Question

Which of the following statements describe the family role of a man during the Roman republic? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses He 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 role of a man in the family can be summarized by 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, while they may reflect aspects of family life in different contexts, do not accurately describe the traditional role of a man during the Roman Republic, where the paterfamilias typically had significant control over family matters, with less emphasis on shared responsibilities with wives in parenting and education.