Roman Mythology and Law

Roman Mythology and Law Quiz

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the god of war in Roman mythology?

  1. Jupiter
  2. Mars
  3. Neptune
  4. Pluto
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Jupiter
  2. Mars
  3. Neptune
  4. Pluto
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Roman goddess of wisdom?

  1. Juno
  2. Minerva
  3. Venus
  4. Diana
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Juno
  2. Minerva
  3. Venus
  4. Diana
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Juno
  2. Minerva
  3. Venus
  4. Diana
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Jupiter
  2. Mars
  3. Neptune
  4. Pluto