1. Roman Empire
Part Two

2. Social Hierarchy of the Roman Empire
Senators
Equestrians
Plebeians
Soldiers
Freedman
Women
Slaves
Gladiators
Emperor
Patricians

3. Emperor Absolute ruler Ruled all empire Dictators—all power
Julius Caesar started it

4. Patricians Had all rights Excused from military service
Wealthy landowners- slave owners

5. Senators Patrician citizen Made laws in the Senate 300 men
Chose the emperor

6. Equestrians Cavalry army who became wealthy men Businessmen
Not a patrician though
Tax collectors, bankers, miners, etc.

7. Plebeians Average working Roman Taxpayers Tribunes—as representatives
Artisans—made things with skill to sell

8. Soldiers Called legions Well-trained and feared
Skilled in building roads, buildings, etc.
No less than 20 years
of service

9. Mosaics

10. Freemen Former slaves Could become wealthy artisans
Not a citizen/no voting rights
Looked down upon

11. Women No education Could read NOT write Not political rights
No divorce

12. Slaves No rights at all Profitable—farmers, miners, etc.
Nonprofitable—cooks, nannies, etc.
Tortured, abused, etc.

13. Gladiators Type of slave Not a choice Fought lions and men till death
Could become famous and a star—comes with a price.

14. On your trading card Define it Other important information.
-Give your character a name
and details!
Character Traits?
What are they allowed to do for their class? What are they not allowed to do?
Other important information.
-You must include what social hierarchy you are!!
Draw a picture of this person based on their social class

15. EMPEROR
EQUESTRIANS
PLEBEIANS
FREEMEN
SLAVES
GLADIATORS
PATRICIAN
SENATORS
SOLDIERS
WOMEN