The Roman Doctrine of Ius Primae Noctis and the 18th-Century

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Roman doctrine of ius primae noctis and the 18th-century French doctrine of the droit du seigneur gave similar rights to the male head of the family. What rights did these doctrines confer?

• A) rights regarding the killing of any child in his household
• B) rights regarding sexual access to members of his household
• C) rights regarding the transfer of property within the household
• D) rights regarding the punishment of members of his household

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Definitions:

Intermittent Organizations

Organizations that deal with products of a lesser magnitude than do project organizations; their products are not necessarily unique but possess a significant number of differences.