6.54 Flash Cards

Slaves' Work

• Worked on farms or as house slaves for patricians.

• Worked exclusively in mines and quarries.

• Served as military soldiers for their owners.

• Traveled as merchants across different regions.

Role: Slaves

• Worked on farms or as house slaves for patricians.

• Had full rights and privileges in society.

• Were the ruling class in ancient Rome.

• Worked exclusively in the military.

Patricians' Social Class

• The Nobles.

• The Commoners.

• The Merchants.

• The Slaves.

Plebeians' Social Class

• Noble families

• Common people

• Wealthy merchants

• Skilled artisans

Patricians' Economic Status

• Wealthy landowners who held property and money.

• Common farmers with little wealth.

• Merchants who traded goods.

• Laborers working for wages.

Role: Plebeians

• Common people, Farmers, merchants, laborers, artisans, and soldiers, About 90% of the population.

• Wealthy landowners and aristocrats who held most of the power.

• Military leaders who commanded the armies of Rome.

• Religious leaders responsible for conducting ceremonies and rituals.

Patricians' Population Percentage

• Less than 5% of the population.

• Less than 10% of the population.

• Less than 15% of the population.

• Less than 20% of the population.

Plebeians' Occupations

• Farmers, merchants, laborers, artisans, and soldiers.

• Nobles, priests, and scholars.

• Kings, queens, and aristocrats.

• Doctors, engineers, and architects.

Patricians' Influence

• Made the laws for everyone to follow.

• Provided military support to the king.

• Controlled trade routes and commerce.

• Served as the primary agricultural workers.

Plebeians' Government Rights

• Eventually earned the right to vote and be represented, but had no real voice.

• Had full voting rights and equal representation in government.

• Were completely excluded from any form of government participation.

• Could only vote on local matters, not national issues.