Questions and Answers
What are consuls in the Roman Republic?
Who were the patricians in Roman society?
Powerful landowners who controlled the government and society.
What were plebeians?
Farmers and workers who made up most of the Roman population.
Who were considered the lowest division of the Roman social order?
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What was the Roman Senate?
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Who made up the Roman Assembly?
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The Roman Civil War was a conflict initiated by plebeians against patricians due to oppression.
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Study Notes
Social Classes of Rome
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Consuls: Two officials elected annually from the patrician class, responsible for overseeing the government and commanding the army; they held the highest position in the Roman Republic.
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Patricians: Elite landowners who wielded significant power within Roman government and society; they were considered nobles and occupied the top tiers of the social hierarchy.
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Plebeians: Constituted the majority of the Roman population, consisting of farmers and workers; they represented the middle class within the societal structure.
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Slaves: The lowest social class in Rome, primarily composed of foreigners and prisoners of war; they held no rights and were essential for labor.
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Roman Senate: A council composed of wealthy and influential Romans; it served as an advisory body to city leaders and included prominent patricians in its membership.
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Roman Assembly: Composed of male citizens, including all higher plebeians; this assembly allowed for greater participation of the middle class in governance.
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Roman Civil War: A conflict arising from a revolt by plebeians against the oppressive rule of patricians; this uprising highlighted the social tensions within Roman society.
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Test your knowledge of the social classes that shaped Ancient Rome with this set of flashcards. Learn about the roles and definitions of consuls, patricians, and plebeians in Roman society. Ideal for students of history or anyone interested in the Roman Republic.
