Question

Which of the following statements describe the family role of a man during the Roman republic? Select all that apply.(1 point)ResponsesHe shared with his wife the responsibilities for raising and educating his children.He shared with his wife the responsibilities for raising and educating his children.He held absolute authority and power over all members of the family.He held absolute authority and power over all members of the family.He supported his wife as she followed her own interests and took part in public events.He supported his wife as she followed her own interests and took part in public events.He required complete respect for his ruling position as head of the household.

Answer 1

During the Roman Republic, the family role of a man typically included the following statements:

1. He held absolute authority and power over all members of the family.
2. He required complete respect for his ruling position as head of the household.

The other statements regarding sharing responsibilities for raising and educating children and supporting a wife in her interests were generally not characteristic of the family dynamics of the time, as men typically held a dominant role in both the family and society.