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

The Roman Home and Family: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of the patron-client relationship, what was the sportula?

Question 2

1 mark

In the Roman Home and Family, which of the following best describes the social and economic purpose of the cena for a wealthy Roman host?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the role of the rhetor in the Roman education system?

Question 4

1 mark

Under the Roman Home and Family topics, how did the Laudatio Turiae provide evidence for the role of a matrona in Roman society?

Question 5

1 mark

In the context of the Roman Home and Family, which specific legal right granted a paterfamilias the absolute authority over his children, including the power of life and death?

Question 6

4 marks

Describe the specific role of the grammaticus in the Roman education system and identify two pieces of equipment a student would typically use during these lessons.

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Question 7

6 marks

The paterfamilias held the power of patria potestas. Discuss two specific legal rights this gave him over his children and one duty he owed to his family.

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Question 8

5 marks

In the context of the Roman cena, explain the primary social purpose of the seating arrangements in the triclinium and how this reflected the relationship between patrons and clients.

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Question 9

4 marks

Evaluate the role and power of the paterfamilias within the Roman home.

a) What specific legal rights (patria potestas) did a father hold over his children and household?
b) Describe the duties a paterfamilias had towards his clients during the morning salutatio.
c) To what extent did the role of the matrona balance the authority of the father in domestic matters?

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Question 10

8 marks

Roman education was designed to prepare children for their roles in society. Detail the stages and social implications of this system:

a) Identify the three stages of education (managed by the litterator, grammaticus, and rhetor) and the specific subjects taught at each stage.
b) What items of equipment would a Roman student typically use, and what does the "Sappho" fresco suggest about female education among the upper classes?
c) Discuss the purpose of rhetoric in Roman education and why it was considered the most important skill for a young man entering public life.

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