WORLD HISTORY

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: -Consuls-At the top of the Roman Republic was the consul. The consul was a very powerful position. In order to keep the consul from becoming a king or dictator, there were always two consuls elected and they only served for one year. Also, the consuls could veto each other if they didn’t agree on something.

Detailed explanation-3: -The patricians (from Latin: patricius) were originally a group of ruling class families in ancient Rome.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Form: The Head of a Roman Patrician is a sharp representation of a hooked nose and strong cheekbones of a male aristocrat.