Question

A Roman drinking party where philosophical debate happened was known as a symposium.
True / False

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

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The symposium was a gathering of festive character practiced in ancient Greece. Only male members of the aristocratic class could be part of this event. The symposium had two parts:

• First, the guests ate and drank to satisfy their appetite.
• In the second part, the guests only drank while entertaining themselves with talks or various types of shows.

After conquering Greece, the Roman aristocracy assimilated this celebration.

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