History Of Marriage

Question 1

In ancient Rome, what was the primary purpose of marriage among the upper classes?

Accepted Answer

Political and economic alliances

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Romantic love

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Religious ceremonies

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Population growth

Question 2

Which civilization is credited with creating the first known written marriage laws?

Accepted Answer

Babylonians

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Egyptians

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Greeks

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Romans

Question 3

What was the typical age for girls to marry in medieval Europe?

Accepted Answer

12-14 years old

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16-18 years old

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20-22 years old

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8-10 years old

Question 4

The concept of marriage for romantic love became popular in Western society during which period?

Accepted Answer

18th-19th century

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Medieval period

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Renaissance

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Ancient times

Question 5

In Victorian England, what legal status did married women have regarding property ownership?

Accepted Answer

They could not own property independently

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Full property rights

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Shared ownership with husbands

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Property rights only for inheritance

Question 6

Which ancient culture practiced polyandry, where one woman could have multiple husbands?

Accepted Answer

Tibet

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Egypt

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Greece

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Persia

Question 7

The practice of giving a dowry was primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Provide financial security for the bride

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Pay the groom's family

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Fund the wedding ceremony

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Demonstrate the bride's skills

Question 8

In which decade did most Western countries begin allowing women to keep their maiden names after marriage?

Accepted Answer

1970s

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1950s

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1960s

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1980s

Question 9

The tradition of wearing white wedding dresses became popular after which royal wedding?

Accepted Answer

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (1840)

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Queen Elizabeth I (1558)

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (1947)

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Princess Diana and Prince Charles (1981)

Question 10

Which factor most significantly changed marriage patterns in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Women entering the workforce

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Religious reforms

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Medical advances

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Transportation improvements