Rome Roman society was broken into three classes the patricians high class the plebeians or plebs ordinary people and the slaves Other key social groups included the emperor once it became an empire instead of a republic the ID: 581230
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Class System Revision
RomeSlide2
Roman society was broken into three classes, the patricians (high class), the plebeians or plebs (ordinary people) and the slaves. Other key social groups included the emperor (once it became an empire instead of a republic), the
equites
(knights) and freedmen. While these three other social groups should be noted, they also fall under the first three classes mentioned. Each class had its place and job in Roman society. The slaves were the workforce who would fit into the roles of farmer, maids/servants, carers, cleaners, cooks, entertainers, builders, miners and physical labourers that we have today. The freedmen who fit into the plebs social group would fill roles such as shop keepers, bankers, merchants, jewelers, business owners, managers, educators and land owners found today. The plebeians could often fit into roles that the slaves had but would be paid for their trouble and were able to vote. Slaves and non-citizens were not allowed to vote of which patrician families would be put into power.The equites were unusual as they fit into both patrician and plebeian classes depending on their lineage. An equite basically got their status because they owned a horse and were part of the cavalry when Rome went to war. This group of people were usually the only class that could earn their way to become part of the senate and later become patricians. Basically you had to be a war veteran to be able to move up the class system.The patricians were the nobility of Rome and are said to be able to date their lineage back to the foundation of Rome which usually was demonstrated through their wealth. If you could not prove your lineage you could almost never move up to patrician class. This class usually filled the rolls like priests, politicians, judges, lawyers, scholars, generals and benefactors that we have today. The patricians controlled almost every aspect of Roman society including politics, religion, military and economy. The emperor also fell into this class and had the role similar to monarch, prime minister, or president that we still have today. The role of emperor however, was not present until after the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Class SystemSlide3
Patricians could be members of the Senate.Slide4
Plebeians were wealthier than patricians.Slide5
A person could be born into slavery.Slide6
All slaves were treated cruelly.Slide7
Some plebeians had a lot of money but others were quite poor.Slide8
Patrician families controlled every aspect of Roman society.Slide9
citizen
equites
nobilityfreedmanemperorA male sovereign/supreme ruler of an empire.Citizens who decended from the republican aristocracy.A priveledged political and legal status in regards, to laws, property and governance.
A class of citizens who originally formed the cavalry of the Roman army and later became a wealthy and politically important.
A former slave who has been released from slavery by legal means.
Match the word to its meaningSlide10
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Outline how Ancient Rome was
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