SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was allowed to hold high government positions in the Roman Republic?
A
plebians
B
patricians
C
emperors
D
anyone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aristocracy (wealthy class) dominated the early Roman Republic. In Roman society, the aristocrats were known as patricians. The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the Roman Republic. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls.

Detailed explanation-2: -Form: The Head of a Roman Patrician is a sharp representation of a hooked nose and strong cheekbones of a male aristocrat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The patricians were the wealthy land-owning noble class in Rome. They often owned slaves who would work their farms for them. The patricians inherited their power and held almost all the important government positions such as the consuls. However, only males could vote.

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