Roman Society Quiz

Which of these was one of the privileges of Roman citizens?

• Free travel around the Empire

• Free entry to public games and subsidised or free entry to baths

• Ownership of slaves

• Exemption from taxes

Who were considered as minors under Roman law?

• Freedmen

• Senators

• Women

• Equites

What was provided to poorer citizens in Rome?

• Free housing

• Free corn

• Free education

• Free clothing

Which group was at the top of the social hierarchy in Roman society?

• Freedmen

• Ordinary citizens

• Slaves

• Senators and equites

What was the highest group in the Roman class structure?

• Equites

• Plebeians

• Senators

• Slaves

How many sesterces of property did a senator need to own?

• 500,000 sesterces

• 1 million sesterces

• 2 million sesterces

• 750,000 sesterces

At what age were sons of senators eligible to be elected to the senate?

• 15

• 20

• 17

• 25

Which two offices were the most important in Roman political structure?

• Consul and Praetor

• Tribune and Aedile

• Quaestor and Censor

• Dictator and Pontifex

What was the role of a magistrate in Roman society?

• A religious leader

• An elected politician

• A military general

• A merchant

What was the total number of senators in ancient Rome?

• 300

• 600

• 900

• 1200