Greek and Latin Roots: Family

What does the term "paterfamilias" refer to?

• The youngest male in the family

• The head of the family

• The family's pet

• The family's home

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "matrimonium"?

• Motherhood

• Marriage

• Maternal love

• Material wealth

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Who is considered the "materfamilias"?

• The eldest daughter in the family

• The mother of the family

• The family's maid

• The family's grandmother

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "genitor" mean?

• The family's friend

• The biological parent

• The family's guardian

• The family's mentor

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which term is used to describe the legal head of a Roman family?

• Materfamilias

• Paterfamilias

• Genitor

• Matrimonium

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which term specifically refers to a mother's role within the family?

• Paterfamilias

• Materfamilias

• Genitor

• Matrimonium

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the root "gen" in "genitor" imply?

• Generation

• Genius

• General

• Genesis

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

How does the role of "paterfamilias" compare to "materfamilias" in terms of authority in ancient Roman society?

• Equal authority

• Paterfamilias had more authority

• Materfamilias had more authority

• Neither had any authority

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which term is not directly related to family structure?

• Paterfamilias

• Matrimonium

• Materfamilias

• Genitor

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the primary role of the "materfamilias" in the family?

• Financial support

• Legal representation

• Domestic and nurturing responsibilities

• External relations

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C