Roman Upper Class
They belonged to their fathers before marriage
What are Women
This type of clothing was typical among commoners
What are Togas
St. Peter tomb is located under this structure
What is St. Peter basilica
Christians gathered here to celebrate funeral rites
What are the Catacombs?
This animal was a symbol for early Christians
What is a fish
When equestrian men were elected to the Senate, they entered this class
What are Senatorial
These are the two names for the commoners in Roman society
What are plebs and vulgus
Peter tomb is located under a large dome made of this material
What is bronze
These two religious communities used catacombs
What are Judaism and Christianity
Roman Slaves were considered by law to be this
What is Property
The minimum amount of wealth to stay in this class was owning property worth at least 400,000 sesterces
What is the Equestrian class
Were freedpeople (liberti pr libertini) fully free?
What is no
Saint Peter’s Basilica is located in this country
What is Vatican City
Catacombs became shrines for what kinds of decreased Christians
Who are martyrs
Who is Jesus the Christ
The basis for this Ancient Roman upper class was political
What is The senatorial class
Was Roman slavery racially based?
What is No
Saint Peter’s tomb is found on this part of the complex
What is near the west end
Due to Roman law, the catacombs were required to be buried here
What is outside the city walls
What is secret hiding places for Christians
The basis for this upper class was economic
What is the Equestrian class
Children of foreigners and slaves took up the social status of this family member
Who is their mother.
The mausoleums on the west side of complex date back to this time period
What is 130-300 AD
This pagan tradition was rejected by Christians
What is cremation
Some slaves gained freedom through this method
What is buying freedom