Roman Mythology and Law

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Who was the god of war in Roman mythology?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mars was the Roman god of war and agriculture.

What was the name of the Roman law code that was compiled in the 5th century BCE?

  1. The Twelve Tables

  2. The Code of Justinian

  3. The Theodosian Code

  4. The Lex Aquilia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Twelve Tables were a set of laws that were inscribed on twelve bronze tablets and displayed in the Roman Forum.

What was the name of the Roman emperor who is credited with codifying Roman law in the 6th century CE?

  1. Justinian I

  2. Theodosius II

  3. Arcadius

  4. Honorius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Justinian I was the Byzantine emperor who is credited with codifying Roman law in the 6th century CE.

What was the name of the Roman legal principle that allowed a person to be punished for a crime even if they did not intend to commit it?

  1. Strict liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Mens rea

  4. Actus reus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Strict liability is a legal principle that holds a person responsible for a crime even if they did not intend to commit it.

What was the name of the Roman legal principle that allowed a person to be punished for a crime even if they did not actually commit it?

  1. Accomplice liability

  2. Conspiracy

  3. Mens rea

  4. Actus reus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accomplice liability is a legal principle that allows a person to be punished for a crime even if they did not actually commit it.

What was the name of the Roman legal principle that allowed a person to be punished for a crime even if they were not aware that it was a crime?

  1. Ignorance of the law

  2. Mistake of fact

  3. Mistake of law

  4. Entrapment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ignorance of the law is a legal principle that allows a person to be punished for a crime even if they were not aware that it was a crime.

What was the name of the Roman legal principle that allowed a person to be punished for a crime even if they were acting in self-defense?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Necessity

  3. Duress

  4. Entrapment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-defense is a legal principle that allows a person to be punished for a crime even if they were acting in self-defense.

What was the name of the Roman legal principle that allowed a person to be punished for a crime even if they were acting to prevent a greater harm?

  1. Necessity

  2. Self-defense

  3. Duress

  4. Entrapment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Necessity is a legal principle that allows a person to be punished for a crime even if they were acting to prevent a greater harm.

What was the name of the Roman legal principle that allowed a person to be punished for a crime even if they were acting under the orders of a superior?

  1. Duress

  2. Self-defense

  3. Necessity

  4. Entrapment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Duress is a legal principle that allows a person to be punished for a crime even if they were acting under the orders of a superior.

What was the name of the Roman legal principle that allowed a person to be punished for a crime even if they were entrapped by law enforcement?

  1. Entrapment

  2. Self-defense

  3. Necessity

  4. Duress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Entrapment is a legal principle that allows a person to be punished for a crime even if they were entrapped by law enforcement.

What was the name of the Roman god of the underworld?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pluto was the Roman god of the underworld.

What was the name of the Roman goddess of wisdom?

  1. Juno

  2. Minerva

  3. Venus

  4. Diana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom.

What was the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty?

  1. Juno

  2. Minerva

  3. Venus

  4. Diana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Venus was the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

What was the name of the Roman goddess of the hunt?

  1. Juno

  2. Minerva

  3. Venus

  4. Diana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt.

What was the name of the Roman god of the sea?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neptune was the Roman god of the sea.

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