Ancient Rome Social Status Flashcard

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What were the three basic divisions in Roman society?

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Citizens, noncitizens, slaves

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What rights did Roman citizens have? Options: Right to own slaves, right to run for office; Right to hold religious offices, right to own property; Right to trade with foreigners, right to hold religious offices; Right to movement over borders, right to run for office

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Right to hold religious offices, right to own property

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What was the status of slaves in ancient Rome?

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They were considered property owned by their masters.

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Who were the plebeians in ancient Rome?

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The lowest rank, the proletarii

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What was the highest voting class in ancient Rome?

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The senatorial class

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What was the status of women in ancient Rome?

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They were not citizens and had no rights.

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What was the role of women in influencing government in ancient Rome?

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They could influence their husband's vote and opinion.

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What was the class structure based on in ancient Rome?

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Wealth and social status

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What was the significance of being a Roman citizen?

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It allowed movement over borders and trading privileges.

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What was the status of freed slaves in ancient Rome?

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They were considered full Roman citizens with the same rights