Stage 40 Roman law Q's
-->criminal cases went to a a group of jury courts (quaestiones)
--> Civil cases would to first to a (praetor), then appoint an individial judge (iudex) - ANS-Q:
Explain what happened in the following cases during the first century AD:
-criminal offenses
-civil cases
Cases involving inheritance or property claims - ANS-Q: With what type of civil cases did the
(centumviri) deal?
They could be tried in the Senate by his fellow-senators and the emperor took part in
administering the law. - ANS-Q: Describe what could happen to senators charged with crimes
during Domitian's time.
1. Roman times, if a man committed a crime, he could be prosecuted only by a private
individual.
2. There was sometimes a reward for the prosecutor if the accused was found guilty.
3. Women were usually represented in court by a male advocate. - ANS-Q: Explain the three
main differences between Roman and modern times in handling criminal charges.
1. makes a name for himself with general public
2. play his part as patron to his clients
3. catch the eye of people whose support might help him gain promotion - ANS-Q: List three
ways success as a speaker in court could affect a Roman citizen.
Fame and prestige - ANS-Q: What were the expected rewards for the people who conducted
court cases?
1st cent. -- rival politicians fought each other fiercely in the courts as part of their struggle for
power.
Domitian's time -- no power to fight over with emperor, and contests in court focused more on
speakers than before. - ANS-Q: Explain the difference between Roman courts in 1st cent. and
time of Domitian.
Martial, Pliny,and Quintilian.
-lawyer with eye-patch
-spectators that clap for money
-speaker that gets standing ovation
-each side of court timed by water clock
-lawyer with booming voice gets applause from two courts
-windbag arguing bout three goats, talks about irrelevant stuff instead
-->criminal cases went to a a group of jury courts (quaestiones)
--> Civil cases would to first to a (praetor), then appoint an individial judge (iudex) - ANS-Q:
Explain what happened in the following cases during the first century AD:
-criminal offenses
-civil cases
Cases involving inheritance or property claims - ANS-Q: With what type of civil cases did the
(centumviri) deal?
They could be tried in the Senate by his fellow-senators and the emperor took part in
administering the law. - ANS-Q: Describe what could happen to senators charged with crimes
during Domitian's time.
1. Roman times, if a man committed a crime, he could be prosecuted only by a private
individual.
2. There was sometimes a reward for the prosecutor if the accused was found guilty.
3. Women were usually represented in court by a male advocate. - ANS-Q: Explain the three
main differences between Roman and modern times in handling criminal charges.
1. makes a name for himself with general public
2. play his part as patron to his clients
3. catch the eye of people whose support might help him gain promotion - ANS-Q: List three
ways success as a speaker in court could affect a Roman citizen.
Fame and prestige - ANS-Q: What were the expected rewards for the people who conducted
court cases?
1st cent. -- rival politicians fought each other fiercely in the courts as part of their struggle for
power.
Domitian's time -- no power to fight over with emperor, and contests in court focused more on
speakers than before. - ANS-Q: Explain the difference between Roman courts in 1st cent. and
time of Domitian.
Martial, Pliny,and Quintilian.
-lawyer with eye-patch
-spectators that clap for money
-speaker that gets standing ovation
-each side of court timed by water clock
-lawyer with booming voice gets applause from two courts
-windbag arguing bout three goats, talks about irrelevant stuff instead
