Roman Engagements

A sponsalia was a:

• bride

• present for the bride

• betrothal ceremony

• wedding

What was the typical age for a Roman girl to get engaged/married?

• 12-14

• 14-16

• 16-18

• 18-21

What did the groom ask the father of the bride during the sponsalia?

• Me accepisne? (Do you accept me?)

• Spondesne? (Do you promise?)

• Spondetne? (Does she promise?)

• Ego efffugio (I'm outta here)

The father's typical response was:

• Ita vero!

• Minime!

• Spondeo

• Ego effugio

During the sponsalia, only the groom, bride, and father of the bride were present.

• Verum (True)

• Falsum (False)

What was an anulus?

• dowry

• annulment

• diamond

• engagement ring

Who gave the ring to whom?

• groom to bride

• bride to groom

• father to daughter

What was the engagement ring usually made out of?

• titanium

• copper

• gold

• brass

What was the name for the dowry (money and/or property) given by the bride's father along with his daughter?

• dovus

• dos

• pecunia

• latifundia

In the event of a divorce, the husband might have to return the dowry.

• Verum

• Falsum