Roman Social Class and Public Display

Who are in the upper classes in Ancient Rome?

• Commons (Peregrini)

• Senatores

• Foreigners

• Equites

• Freedpeople (Liberti/Libertini)

It was possible for Romans to move upwards in the social class.

• True

• False

The basis for the Senatorial Class (Senatores) was _______

The basis for the Equestrian Class (Equites) was _______

There was not a big gap between the upper classes and lower classes in Ancient Rome.

• True

• False

The freedpeople (liberti/libertini) were eligible for public offices.

• True

• False

The children on freedpeople were considered

• Freedpeople

• Slaves

• Foreigners

• Commons

The social classes changed during the Empire.

• True

• False

During the Empire, the top of the social pyramid consisted of ________ and their families.

What were the two types of patronage?