Central to Roman identity was a conservatism expressed in an unwritten code of:
A) mos maiorum.
B) ius divinium.
C) mos pietas.
D) ius naturale.
E) patria potestas.

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The concept of mos maiorum refers to the unwritten customs and traditions of the ancestors that were passed down through generations as a way of maintaining social order and stability. This code of conduct was seen as essential to Roman identity and was the basis for many of their political, social, and religious institutions.

Central to Roman Identity Was a Conservatism Expressed in an Unwritten