HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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You were part of the military
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You were a citizen
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you were wealthy
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You were a slave
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Detailed explanation-1: -Toga virilis ("toga of manhood") also known as toga alba or toga pura: A plain white toga, worn on formal occasions by adult male commoners, and by senators not having a curule magistracy. It represented adult male citizenship and its attendant rights, freedoms and responsibilities.
Detailed explanation-2: -In its earliest form the toga pura was a semicircle of white wool. At the time of the Roman Republic (509 b.c.e. to 27 b.c.e.) and after, only free male citizens of Rome who were at least sixteen years of age could wear this toga. It was the symbol of Roman citizenship and was required dress for official activities.
Detailed explanation-3: -A toga is the draped, dress-like garment worn by men in ancient Rome. Today, businessmen wear suits and ties, but thousands of years ago, the business suit of Rome was a toga.
Detailed explanation-4: -Most normal Romans probably did not own a formal toga. It was not a practical garment and did not fit into the demands of daily life for most people. Instead, everyday ancient Roman clothing would have consisted of tunics, cloaks, and mantles (informal draped cloth).