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Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 5

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1. Which of these does the story of Lucretia (see Document 5-1) connect to the founding of the Roman Republic?

The adoption of Greek cultural and religious values

The emergence of a new, egalitarian spirit among the Roman people

The degradation of Roman society as a whole under royal rule

The defense of traditional Roman moral values

Correct. The answer is d. In the story of Lucretia, the founders of the republic are moved to overthrow the monarchy by their outrage over the rape of Lucretia, a paragon of Roman womanhood.

Incorrect. The answer is d. In the story of Lucretia, the founders of the republic are moved to overthrow the monarchy by their outrage over the rape of Lucretia, a paragon of Roman womanhood.

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2. The sculpture depicting a Roman wedding (see Document 5-2) made the point that

a true marriage was sanctioned both by society and by the law.

love was the one essential ingredient of a happy marriage.

once married, husbands and wives were equals.

only a priest could unite a man and a woman.

Correct. The answer is a. The witnesses and the prominent display of the marriage contract suggest the role of society and the law in sanctioning a marriage.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The witnesses and the prominent display of the marriage contract suggest the role of society and the law in sanctioning a marriage.

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3. Which of these was the principle purpose of The Law of the Twelve Tables (see Document 5-3)?

To enrich the laws’ supporters

To establish equal access to and equality before the law for all Roman citizens

To establish democracy in Rome

To reinforce the social and political power of the patricians

Correct. The answer is b. The Law of the Twelve Tables sought to break the patrician monopoly over the judicial system.

Incorrect. The answer is b. The Law of the Twelve Tables sought to break the patrician monopoly over the judicial system.

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4. As Seneca described it (see Document 5-4), a Roman bath was a

loud and unruly place.

place of quiet meditation.

sanctuary from the noise and confusion of city streets.

place for patricians, not for plebeians.

Correct. The answer is a. Seneca complained about the cacophony created by both bathhouse customers and the vendors who made their living by selling goods and services to those customers.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Seneca complained about the cacophony created by both bathhouse customers and the vendors who made their living by selling goods and services to those customers.

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5. Which of these did Tiberius Gracchus and Julius Caesar have in common (see Document 5-5 and Document 5-6)?

Both men enjoyed the support of traditional Roman elites.

Both men rose to prominence as a result of their military accomplishments.

Both men sought to increase their own political power by presenting themselves as allies of the common people.

Both men presented themselves as traditionalists who opposed innovation.

Correct. The answer is c. Both Gracchus and Caesar sought to win the Roman public to their side.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Both Gracchus and Caesar sought to win the Roman public to their side.