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Patricians |
They were: -Aristocrats -Wealthy -Inherited their name at birth -High rank -Upper class of Ancient Rome -Don't work in trade |
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Plebeians |
They were: -Commoners -Held small businesses like groceries, shops, jewellery and footwear. -Constituted for the main population of Ancient Rome |
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Emperor |
This was: -The chief ruler of Ancient Rome -Insisted on the title of princeps -Major power was being commander in chief of army and total control of finances |
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Slaves |
They were: -Owned by wealthy Romans -To perform labour and services - People who were foreigners of prisoners captured in war |
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Equites |
They were: -Knights -Wealthier than plebeians -Known as equites -Lower of the upper classes -They worked as merchants, bankers or tax collectors |
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Freedmen & Freedwomen |
If the master was satisfied with the slaves work, then he would release the slave, or they could buy their freedom. They were: -Slaves freed by their masters -People who worked for plebeians in shops -Still had restrictions |
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Senators |
They were: -People with political power -Were the political council of Ancient Rome -Older the 30 -Rich -Make decrees -Great respect |
