GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
A
patrician
B
plebian
C
counsul
D
mercenary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term plebeian referred to all free Roman citizens who were not members of the patrician, senatorial or equestrian classes. Plebeians were average working citizens of Rome – farmers, bakers, builders or craftsmen – who worked hard to support their families and pay their taxes.

Detailed explanation-2: -pli-ˈbē-(y)ən. : a member of the common people in ancient Rome. : one of the common people. plebeian adjective.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plebeians were the farmers, craftsmen, laborers, and soldiers of Rome. In the early stages of Rome, the plebeians had few rights. All of the government and religious positions were held by patricians.

Detailed explanation-4: -The plebeian social class contained the common people of ancient Rome, essentially anyone who was not wealthy or part of the government. Most were part of the working class and were fairly poor.

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