Question

Which of the following is not true of women in Rome?

• A. They had complete power over what happened in their homes.
• B. They had a strong influence on their families.
• C. Mother and wives of some Roman emperors held a lot of political power.
• D. The amount of freedom a women had depends on her husband's wealth.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They had complete power over what happened in their homes.

The women in Rome did not had complete power over what happened in their homes. Freeborn women in ancient Rome were citizens, but could not vote or hold political office. Because of their limited public role, women are named less frequently than men by Roman historians.