WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
earliest attempt by the Romans to create a code of law
A
constitution
B
the twelve tables
C
patriarchal society
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Law of the Twelve Tables, Latin Lex XII Tabularum, the earliest written legislation of ancient Roman law, traditionally dated 451–450 bc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Law of the Twelve Tables established the jus civile, the laicization of the right, and contemplated the family, marriage, divorce and inheritances; possession and transfer of property, assaults and injuries against people and property; and debts, slavery, insolvency subjection with the agreement of the parties (nexum).

Detailed explanation-3: -The earliest and most important legislation, or body of leges, was the Twelve Tables, enacted in 451–450 bce during the struggle of the plebeians for political equality. It represented an effort to obtain a written and public code that patrician magistrates could not alter at will against plebeian litigants.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -The most significant aspect of the Twelve Tables was the introduction of written law to Rome, along with the implications this had on the development of Roman law.

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