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HUMS
Law & Order & Government
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When did law properly begin in ancient Rome?
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Who was the first emperor of Rome, and when did he come to power?
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Which groups were responsible for making rules after the emperor in Roman governance?
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What was the role of the Roman police force, the vigiles?
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How were laws most commonly made in ancient Rome?
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What was the ‘dual penalty system’ in Roman law?
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Which of the following was NOT considered a form of punishment in Roman law?
HUMS (Answer Key)
Law & Order & Government
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When did law properly begin in ancient Rome?450 BCE
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Who was the first emperor of Rome, and when did he come to power?Augustus, 27 BCE
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Which groups were responsible for making rules after the emperor in Roman governance?Senate, consuls, and assemblies
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What was the role of the Roman police force, the vigiles?Stopping petty crimes, thieves, and runaway slave
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How were laws most commonly made in ancient Rome?During an assembly where citizens voted
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What was the ‘dual penalty system’ in Roman law?Harsher punishments for lower status (humiliores) compared to higher status (honestiores)
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Which of the following was NOT considered a form of punishment in Roman law?Imprisonment (jail)
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