Cambridge OCR GCSE (9-1) · Classical Civilisation - J199

Young Women: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of Roman marriage, which term refers to a marriage where the bride passed from the control of her father to the legal control of her husband?

Question 2

1 mark

In Roman marriage practices, what specific legal status did a woman hold if she entered a sine manu marriage?

Question 3

1 mark

What does the Roman practice of coemptio reveal about the status of young women during the marriage process?

Question 4

1 mark

How did the Spartan system of education for young women differ most significantly from the Athenian system?

Question 5

2 marks

What was the primary purpose of a young Athenian girl's education in the home?

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Question 6

4 marks

Describe two ways in which the Spartan system of education for girls differed from the Athenian system.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain the legal and social distinction between a Roman cum manu marriage and a sine manu marriage.

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