Roman Social Classes

A

10

This is the name given to the wealthy land-owning elite in Roman society

Patricians

20

These are the class of Roman commoners, usually farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders.

Plebians

30

Which Roman class held the most power and was most involved in government?

Patricians

40

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

50

Which social class could be identified by wearing a toga with a narrow purple stripe?

Equestrians

B

10

Which roman class were once slaves and now can own property, marry, and vote?

Freedmen

20

What two classes are commonly referred to as the upper and lower classes?

The Patricians (Upper) and Plebians (Lower)

30

What class is commonly depicted as the lowest class in Roman society?

Slaves/Enslaved People

40

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

50

In order for males to be citizens, what requirements did they need to fulfill?

1. Pay taxes 

2. Compulsory service in the Roman military