Etruscan Civilization
How many social classes were there in the Etruscan civilization? What were they?
Two- Slaves & Aristocrats
What percentage of the population were the Patricians and Plebeians?
5% - Patricians
95% - Plebieans
What was the social revolution in Rome called?
The Conflict of the Orders
Boys were expected to do what in Roman Society when they grew up?
Join the military/ become a politician/ become a business leader.
How many social classes are there in modern American society? What do we call them-
Three- Upper, Middle & Lower
How did the Romans gain liberty from the Etruscans?
They overthrew their Etruscan King
When the Roman Republic was formed, who did not receive "libertas"?
Plebeians
They went on a strike/ walk out.
Girls were expected to do what in Roman society when they grew up?
Get married and have children.
What determines what social class you are in modern American society?
Wealth
When the Romans received "libertas" from the Etruscans what did they call their new society?
The Roman Republic
What were the two political offices only Patricians were allowed to hold?
Senate and Consuls
What were the two political powers the Plebeians wanted?
Voting and holding office
How many names did boys receive in Ancient Rome?
Three
What is the main job of the lower class of any ancient civilization?
Farmer (Peasant)
What were gender roles like in the Etruscan civilization?
Men and women were nearly equal.
(Ex. wore the same clothing, both educated, attended the same social events)
Why would a poor plebeian farmer join the Roman Legion? What did they receive after 25 years of service?
Money & Land
Did the plebeians get everything they wanted after rebelling against the Patricians?
No, they only received a compromise
What were boys in Ancient Rome educated in?
To read and write in Greek and Latin
How can social class affect your access to liberty?
The lower class may not have as many freedoms as the Upper Class
How could the lower class in the Etruscan civilization improve their lives?
Slaves could become free and own land
Could you change your social class in Ancient Rome, why or why not?
No, you were born into it.
Why did the Plebeians revolt against the Patricians? Provide at least three different reasons
Forced to serve in the military
Unfair working conditions (95% of the population and did all of the work)
Could not vote and could not serve in the government as a consul or senator
Could not own valuable land
Could not be priests or military officers
How were girls named in Ancient Rome? What about girls in the same family?
Girls received one short name and every girl in a family was given the same name.
What is a social class?
A group of people with the same status in society