WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The 12 Tables were the written law of the Roman Republic.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
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: -Tradition tells us that the code was composed by a commission, first of ten and then of twelve men, in 451-450 B.C., was ratifed by the Centuriate Assembly in 449 B.C., was engraved on twelve tablets (whence the title), which were attached to the Rostra before the Curia in the Forum of Rome.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Romans created a written code of law known as the Twelve Tables to promote the equal treatment of citizens within the empire. Prior to the development of this law code, the patricians (aristocrats) and pontifices (priests) often had influence on laws and the justice system.

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: -After some resistance from the patricians, a committee produced 12 bronze tablets that together contained Rome’s first law code. Called the Twelve Tables, this code recorded important legal concepts such as: rules to settle boundary and other property disputes. formulas to make contracts and wills.

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