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#72 Name: KEY Period: Date: World History – Mrs. Schenck Roman Social Classes Government EQ: “What determined social class in ancient Rome?” Social Classes in Rome were based on: 1. heredity (family) 2. wealth ($) 3. citizenship / freedom 4. gender (A) Patricians: Wealthy landowners from old families, educated in government and politics (B) Senators: Held the highest public offices in government, unpaid, gave the emperor his title (C) Equestrians: Originally the Roman cavalry (soldiers on horseback) – they become the wealthy businessmen and managers (D) Plebeians: Working class (farmers, bakers, craftsmen, etc.) – given “bread and circuses” (food and entertainment) to keep them from rioting (E) Slaves and Freemen: Usually prisoners of war (POWs), belong to owners who can do anything to them, could be freed (F) Soldiers: Serve for 20 years then given land, protect the empire – so the government needs to keep them happy (G) Women: Controlled by their fathers or husbands, freedom depends on their social class and wealth (H) People on the Frontier: Originally not citizens, but subject to Roman laws and taxes – could keep local customs and religions as long as they followed Roman laws Groups Today What characteristics do we use to define different groups of people today? 1. popularity / status 2. money / job / where you live 3. appearance / race / culture / gender 4. etc. Ancient Rome What groups today resemble the social classes in ancient Rome and why? OR Do you see any key similarities/differences between this group today and in ancient Rome? Patricians Celebrities / athletes, wealthy – get certain treatment/privileges Senators Politicians – paid today, but still have a lot of power Equestrians Plebeians Slaves and Freemen Soldiers Women People on the Frontier Business World, CEOs, etc. Middle/Working Class Very poor – consider poverty Non – citizens – illegal immigrants How are soldiers perceived today? Expansion of women’s rights – where are we today? What other groups are treated differently though they are expected to follow the same rules and laws? – think minority groups, youth?