Which of the Following Is True of Roman Marriage in the First

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Roman marriage in the first two centuries A.D.?

• A)A women could not obtain a divorce as easily as her husband.
• B)The government passed no laws or decrees concerning marriage, believing it to be a private matter.
• C)There is little evidence of genuine affection between husband and wife.
• D)Promiscuity, adultery, divorce, and remarriage were quite rare.
• E)Marriage was considered a sacred civic duty.

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