Question

Which of the following scenarios would not be allowed in Rome after the Twelve Tables introduced the concept of equality before the law?
A.The same evidence shows that both a plebeian and a patrician committed arson. Neither the plebeian nor the patrician is tried.
B.The same evidence shows that both a plebeian and a patrician committed theft. Both the plebeian and the patrician are found innocent.
C.The same evidence shows that both a plebeian and a patrician committed murder. Both the plebeian and the patrician are found guilty.
D.The same evidence shows that both plebeian and a patrician committed assault. The plebeian is found guilty, while the patrician is found innocent.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D.The same evidence shows that both plebeian and a patrician committed assault. The plebeian is found guilty, while the patrician is found innocent.

Before they were introduced, there was no equality in front of the law when it came to different classes in the society. The situation in D describes how it would be before the law, while the twelve tables abolished this. Patricians and plebeians would now answer the same if proven guilty.