WorksheetsCh 29 The Law
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 17mins
When were the first laws written in Rome?
449 BC
753 BC
509 BC
312 BC
What were the Twelve Tables?
The first written laws of Rome
Map of ancient Rome
Philosophical works
Books of Roman poets
Why were the Twelve Tables displayed publicly?
Who was the highest legal authority under the Principate?
(a)
How did the inhabitants of the provinces relate to the laws of Rome?
They were not affected by Roman laws in any way
They could only use their own laws
They were not automatically made Roman citizens, but were subject to Roman laws
All of them were Roman citizens
What was necessary to bring someone to court?
Financial and time resources
Recommendation from the praetor
Voting in the assemblies
Permission from the senate
What advice does Martial give about legal disputes?
Ignore the laws entirely
Always go to court
Pay the debtor and avoid trial
Seek a lawyer
What does Petronius say about the power of money in law?
Money has nothing to do with justice
Money has no place
Money surpasses justice
Laws govern money
Women could... (choose all that apply)
bring cases against people
be brought to trial
be witnesses
be judges
What is the Latin word for "judge"?
(a)
What punishment was not imposed on Roman citizens?
Beating
Exile
Crucifixion
Fine
In the provinces
Although inhabitants of Roman provinces were not automatically Roman citizens, they were subject to Roman laws. The governor had jurisdiction over the legal affairs within the province, and cases involving Roman citizens would be judged by him or another imperial representative. Non-citizens were usually allowed to be tried in accordance with their local legal system, although if the crime was serious the case could be brought to the governor. Serving as a judge was one of the governor’s most time-consuming duties and each year he would travel around his province to hear and judge cases.
Rufina is being accused of murdering the governor's daughter. How does the information in the paragraph affect Rufina's trial?
Give two similarities and one difference between the ancient Roman law system and our modern American system.
