In Roman families what was the paterfamilias?Group of answer choicesThe marriage contract between husband and wife.A family council that was composed of all adult males.The male family member who was entitled to vote for public office.The oldest dominant male in a family, who had near absolute powe

The head of the family was the father called the paterfamilias. The wife had a strong say in what went on in the family. She often handled the finances and managed the household.ResponsesTrueTrueFalse

In ancient times, who was the center of the family?Group of answer choicesThe motherThe fatherThe eldest sonThe eldest daughter

The Caribbean family has been routinely described as ‘patrifocal’ and this is a conclusion arrived at based on the number of male headed households in the Caribbean.

2.What is the status of women in Roman society? Women had equal rights as men. Women had most of the rights men had but could not vote. Almost all women had to be under male guardianship. Only women could hold the highest political positions.3.The laws of Table IX (9) show the importance in Roman society of:4.Which of the following laws from the Twelve Tables shows that Roman families were patriarchal (the father held the power)? "To a father...shall be given over a son the power of life and death" "If anyone sings or composes an incantation that can cause dishonor or disgrace to another...he shall suffer a capital penalty." "An enslaved person is ordered in a will to be a free man under this condition...the enslaved by giving the said money to the buyer shall enter into his freedom..." All of these choices are correct.5.The Roman law, "For anyone whomsoever to be put to death without a trial and unconvicted...is forbidden." is closest to which of the following amendments from the U.S. Bill of Rights? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury... No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner...

Patterns of preindustrial descent have been either patrilineal or matrilineal based on whether men or women, in a given culture, __________.A.are most revered in religious ritualsB.are responsible for the family’s written historyC.provide a family with the most resourcesD.hold leadership power