Influence of Greek and Roman Government

Question 3 • NY-Global History and Geography I

Which scenario best illustrates the idea of justice according to the Twelve Tables?

Answer

A wealthy woman who steals bread should be punished the same as a poor woman who steals jewels.

A poor man who commits murder should be punished the same as a wealthy man who commits murder.

A wealthy man who steals jewels should be punished more harshly than a poor woman who steals bread.

A poor woman who commits murder should be punished less harshly than a wealthy man who commits murder.

Explanation

The Twelve Tables established written laws that applied to Roman citizens, reflecting the idea that people who committed the same crime should face the same punishment. A poor man and a wealthy man who both commit murder have committed the same offense, so B best illustrates that idea. The other choices compare different crimes or suggest that wealth should change the punishment.

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