Question

Which of the following statements describe the family role of a man during the Roman republic? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

"He held absolute authority and power over all members family."



Explanation :

During the Roman Republic, the man of

the family or "paterfamilias", were the

absolute ruler of the family. This was

always the oldest male in the family. 

Father, grandfather, uncle, oldest

brother, whoever was the oldest male

was the absolute ruler of the family.

The paterfamilias owned all the family's

property and had the power of life and

death over every family member.

Answer 2

The answer is: He held absolute authority and power over all members family

The roman Republic adopt a very conservative roles in its society. This made all the men automatically became the head of the house by the time they marry and had the authority to regulate their household while the women and children were required to be completely obedient to the men of the house.

For the women, their role in roman republic were limited to maintaining the household operations (cooking, washing dishes,etc) and providing the education for their children.