Guiluguilir: Ancient Rome Inheritance Laws Quiz and Flashcards

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What was considered a dowry in the case of a child born to a married woman from an adulterous relationship?

The child inherited double the share of the other children

If the husband punished the adulterer, the child's share in inheritance was equal to that of the other children (correct)

The child was not considered legitimate and did not inherit anything

The adulterer had to pay a dowry to the husband

What happened if the husband did not punish the adulterer?

The husband had to pay a dowry to the adulterer

The child was considered legitimate and inherited equally

The child was not considered legitimate and did not inherit anything (correct)

The child inherited double the share of the other children

What can be inferred about the dowry from the text?

The dowry was a punishment for the adulterer

The dowry was a payment made by the child to the husband

The dowry was given by the husband to the woman's parents (correct)

The dowry was given by the woman's parents to the husband

What happened to the dowry if the woman's parents were still alive?

The parents enjoyed the use of it Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the dowry after the woman's parents died, according to the text?

It was divided equally among the children, unless it had been consumed Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which of the following statements is true?

The adulterer was not considered dishonored if the husband punished him Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the children and accomplices of witches?

They became slaves of the chief Signup and view all the answers

How were other offenses punished?

By fines in gold Signup and view all the answers

What happened if the fines were not paid promptly?

The culprit had to serve the injured person until the payment was made Signup and view all the answers

How were the culprits enslaved until they paid their fines?

Half of their cultivated lands and produce belonged to the master who provided them food and clothing Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue with loans mentioned in the text?

There was an excess of usury, which hindered baptism and confession Signup and view all the answers

What happened when a debtor failed to pay their debt?

They and their children became slaves until the debt was paid Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the children when one parent was a maharlica and the other a slave?

The children were divided, with some free and some slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the children if there was only one child from the marriage?

The child was half free and half slave Signup and view all the answers

Could the namamahay slaves be sold or transferred to another barangay?

No, they could not be sold or transferred to another barangay Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between namamahay and sa guiguilir slaves?

Sa guiguilir slaves could be sold, but namamahay slaves could not Signup and view all the answers

What was the rationale for enslaving people?

People were only enslaved if they merited the death penalty Signup and view all the answers

How could slaves be transferred between families?

Slaves could only be transferred by inheritance, and had to remain in the same village Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inheritance and Illegitimate Children

If a child was born to a married woman as a result of adultery, the husband's punishment of the adulterer was considered a dowry, and the child inherited equally with the other sons.
If the adulterer was not punished, the child was not considered legitimate and did not inherit.
If the child was the only son, they inherited equally with the nearest relatives.

Dowries

Dowries were given by men to the women's parents.
The parents enjoyed the use of the dowry during their lifetime, and after their death, it was divided equally among the children.
If the dowry had not been consumed, it was divided like the rest of the estate.

Punishment and Slavery

Offenders were punished by fines in gold, which, if not paid, led to servitude until the payment was made.
The accused was forced to serve the person aggrieved, with the master claiming half of their cultivated lands and produce.
If the father paid the debt, the master claimed compensation for feeding and clothing the children.

Loans and Usury

Excessive usury was a common practice, hindering baptism and confession.
Debtors were condemned to a life of toil, and their children inherited the debt, with the risk of becoming slaves.
Failure to pay the debt resulted in doubling the amount owed.

Marriage and Slavery

In a marriage between a maharlica and a slave, the children were divided: the first, third, and fifth belonged to the father, and the second, fourth, and sixth belonged to the mother.
The status of the children (free or slave) depended on the parent they belonged to.
If there was only one child, they were half free and half slave.
The sa guiguilir kind of slaves could be sold, but not the namamahay and their children, unless they were transferred by inheritance within the same village.

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Test your knowledge on inheritance laws in ancient Rome, specifically regarding children born to a free married woman. Understand the implications of the husband's punishment or lack thereof on the child's inheritance rights.