WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

ROMAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The importance of the Twelve Tables could be describe as-
A
Allowed flexible interpretations for judges
B
Created to benefit Patricians
C
Caused plebeians to move away because it infringed their rights
D
Gave legal protection to citizens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The written recording of the law in the Twelve Tables enabled the plebeians both to become acquainted with the law and to protect themselves against patricians’ abuses of power. The Twelve Tables were not a reform or a liberalizing of old custom.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Twelve Tables (Latin: Lex XII Tabularum, law of the twelve tables), created between 451–450 BC, were the earliest instance of written law in ancient Rome.

Detailed explanation-3: -How do the 12 Tables compare to modern laws? The Twelve Tables compares to Modern laws because it acknowledged the right of individuals, explained courts and trial procedures for crimes committed, and outlined the general laws of society.

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