Roman Society BASIC

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hierarchy of Roman Society
Emperor - Senators - Equestrian - Plebs
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What did you need to be a senator and how was this shown?
1000000 sesterces in money or property, and a purple stripe on the tunic
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What did you need to be an Equestrian and how was this shown?
400000 sesterces in money or property, and a golden ring and small stripe on tunic
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How did the Plebs survive?
They owned shops, did jobs, relied upon their patrons
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Explain some of the pros of Patronage for both patron and clients
Patrons - had someone to follow and do chores for you, gain social standing. Client - given money or food to help survive aswell as advice
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Explain some of the cons for both Patrons and Clients
Patron - Have to support clients, Clients- have to long and tedious tasks for free
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What was the Emperor's council?
His group of advisaries who were mainly of senatorial rank, the Emperor was likely to have been part of the Emperors council at some point
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Did the Emperor HAVE to take the councils advice?
No, the Emperor had absolute power.
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What did you need to be a senator and how was this shown?

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1000000 sesterces in money or property, and a purple stripe on the tunic

Card 3

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What did you need to be an Equestrian and how was this shown?

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Card 4

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How did the Plebs survive?

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Card 5

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Explain some of the pros of Patronage for both patron and clients

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