Social Classes of Rome
Who were the wealthiest social class of Rome, making up only 5% of Rome's total population?
Patricians
True or False: The Patricians rebel against the Etruscan Kings and their Monarchy in 509 BCE.
True: 509 BCE
How are the Roman Republic and the United States similar?
The United States and Rome held elections every 4 years.
Who were the lower social class of Rome, usually the poorer people and made up 95% of Rome's total population?
Plebeians
True or False: The Patricians rebelled against the Etruscans to benefit ALL Romans.
False. They wanted to benefit Patricians, they did not want or intend for Plebians to gain more rights.
Plebian rebellion efforts were called the Conflict of _____.
Orders
Patricians controlled what in Rome through their jobs?
land, military, religion and government after Patrician rebellion
True or False: Plebeians rebelled because they wanted Etruscans rule back.
False. Plebians rebelled because they wanted more representation in government, and for the Patricians to write down the laws of Rome.
Twelve Tables
Plebians were forced to serve in what?
The army
True or False: Before the Twelve Tables, Roman Laws were not written down.
What is the order of Roman governments? (Hint: Roman History is a MR.E!)
Monarchy, Republic, Empire
Which of Rome's social classes rebelled against the Etruscan Kings to get rid of the Monarchy and establish a Republic?
Patricians
True or False: The Twelve Tables provided Plebians with more rights.
True. However, historians still debate just how much rights were gained, whether it was a little or a lot.