Ch 18: Patrons & Clients

What is the English translation of the Latin word 'patrōnus'?

• Patron

• Client

• Aristocrat

• Emperor

What is the English translation of the Latin word 'cliens'?

• Client

• Patron

• Friend

• Enemy

What did patrons provide to their clients in return for their loyalty?

• Food and money

• Legal help and advice

• Invitations to dinner

• All of the above

Which TWO ways could a patron support a client in his business or career?

• Lending money to the client

• Making introductions to other important people for the client

• Voting for the client

• Buying books for the client

What was the purpose of the salutatio in Roman society?

• To greet the emperor

• To give gifts to the patron

• To show respect to the patron

• To discuss business matters

Originally the ____ was a little basket of food.

Reorder the people in order of most important (1) to least important (5).

• The wealthy citizens (non-magistrates)

• The senators

• The ordinary citizens

• The emperor

• The local magistrates

What was the primary duty of a 'cliens' towards his 'patrōnus' in ancient Rome?

• Provide military service

• Pay taxes

• Provide political support

• All of the above