Among the Upper Classes of the Early Empire

question 43

Multiple Choice

Among the upper classes of the Early Empire

• A)birthrates increased.
• B)the power of the paterfamilias increased.
• C)contraception and abortion fell into disfavor.
• D)divorce was made illegal.
• E)women had considerable freedom and independence.

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