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This is the name given to the wealthy land-owning elite in Roman society
Patricians
Which roman class were once slaves and now can own property, marry, and vote?
Freedmen
These are the class of Roman commoners, usually farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders.
Plebians
What two classes are commonly referred to as the upper and lower classes?
The Patricians (Upper) and Plebians (Lower)
Which Roman class held the most power and was most involved in government?
Patricians
What class is commonly depicted as the lowest class in Roman society?
Slaves/Enslaved People
This was the Roman middle class whose determined status was primarily property-based. They were generally Plebians who could afford horses, for example.
Equites/Equestrians
Which member of Roman society was not included under any of these social classes, and instead was assigned their class based on other members of their family?
Women
Which social class could be identified by wearing a toga with a narrow purple stripe?
Equestrians
In order for males to be citizens, what requirements did they need to fulfill?
1. Pay taxes
2. Compulsory service in the Roman military