WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ordinary citizens
A
plebeians
B
patricians
C
consul
D
None of the above
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: -: a member of the common people in ancient Rome. : one of the common people. plebeian adjective.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Roman aristocracy was composed of a class of citizens called Patricians (Latin: patricii), while all other citizens were called Plebeians (Latin: plebs) . During the first phase of political development, the Patrician aristocracy dominated the state, and the Plebeians began seeking political rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -The plebeians elected tribunes to give them a voice in government. However, the patricians held most of the power. Patricians and Plebeians rarely married between classes. Both classes were considered citizens of Rome.

Detailed explanation-5: -Patricians would be the upper class, people such as wealthy land owners would be in the patricians group. Plebeians would be the lower class which would be normal people in Rome. The separations meant that they would be completely separated. Plebeians could only marry people form their social class and so forth.

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