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The ancient Romans had the same sense of values as ourselves--family, friends, possessions, etc. They had one strikingly different value than we have and that is the sense of Roman honor, or dignitas. This is what made a Roman and set him above the so-called barbarians.
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∙ 8y agoLike many ancient societies (and even some modern societies today) they were highly regulated and structure. The plebeians, or plebs, were the common people; their name meant the general body. They formed the bulk of society and were equivalent to the peasants in the Middle Ages though they enjoyed varying degrees of wealth and power. The average pleb was poor while some rose in rank and even served in the Senate on the Plebeian Council.
Below the plebs, however, were the slaves and freedman. While many freed slaves rose in rank and wealth, they were still, technically, the bottom branch of society despite whatever power they gained.
Equestrians, or Equites, were a type of middle class, though they were often made up of richer plebeians who rose in rank and station in life; during the Republic this status was based on the level of property, but during the time of the Empire it was a hereditary title. While they enjoyed more privileges compared to plebeians, they didn't have as many as the patricians/Senatorial class; they could, however, strive to become part of the patrician class and earn a spot on the Senate. They were also entitled to display their position by wearing a narrow purple stripe on their tunics. Narrow stripers was a slang term used within the Legions to indicate the social rank of a commanding officer, with broad stripers being of the patrician class. Equestrians often provided the legions with senior officers (tribunes) and high level administrators.
Next were the patricians, or those able to serve on the Senate. Other than the Imperial household these were the highest class of citizens. They enjoyed significant power, prestige, and various honors. They wore a broad, purple stripe down the right side of their tunics to display their position within society. They could be elected to serve on the Senate, become a commander of a Legion (if they possessed military experience), or serve as a high level city official or even as a governor of a province.
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∙ 13y agoRoman society was a very structured society. Your status originated either with your heritage or with your wealth. The Patricians and Plebeians had the heritage from the founding of the city. There were the knights or equestrians who were the wealthy middle class, there were the Proletariat who were most of the common citizens, there were freedmen and women and there were slaves. A person's clothing told his fellow citizens who he was--a knight had his gold ring, a senator had his purple stripe on his tunic. The different classes had designated seats at theaters, races, arena events and all other public ceremonies.
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∙ 12y agookay so you doing the stupid chapter 5 section 1 stuff? flow charts? cause-event-effect? thought so i cant figure it out either sorry:(
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∙ 13y agoDignitas (prestige), military dominance/strength, nationalism, honour, etc.
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∙ 13y agoduty honor and respect for the paterfamilias
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∙ 13y agoRomes values were fighting and war. They were obsessed with killing and executing people. They alos valued theatre, art and literature. They really focused on the physciall needs.
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∙ 12y agothe Romans valued loyalty and justice!
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What entertainment did the gladiators give?
They were interesting to ancient Romans because ancient Romans were cruel and mean
Did Russians descend from Ancient Rome?
No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.
Was the Romans in world war 2?
In the modern world (and in WW II) the Romans are the inhabitants of the city of Rome, which is the capital of Italy. In the ancient world, the ancient Romans conquered a large empire.
Who did the most to preserve the scientific knowledge of the ancient Greeks and Romans?
The credit for preserving the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans goes to the Christian monks in their monasteries. They recognized the value of the ancients' writings and preserved them as many of the ancient values were identical with Christianity's values.
How did Romans save food?
The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.
What did ancient Romans value?
ancent Romans vauled there gods, gold, and possions
Why did the Ancient Romans value the flamingo?
Because it symbolized balance and order with values of beauty and relaxation.
What were the nationalities of Ancient Romans?
Ancient Greece
Did the Romans had televisions?
Ancient Romans. No
What did ancient rome used glasses for?
The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.The ancient Romans used glasses for drinking, just as we do.
What is the lanuage of ancient Romans?
The language of the ancient Romans was Latin. The educated Romans also spoke Greek.
How did Latin become the dominant language in Rome?
Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.
What continents did Romans conquered?
The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.The ancient Romans inhabited the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
What was the Calendar?
this may not be ur answer, but in is an ancient calander used by the ancient Romans this may not be ur answer, but in is an ancient calander used by the ancient Romans
What did ancient Romans do in banks?
The Romans did not have banks
Did the Ancient Romans have gods?
Yes, the Ancient Romans were polytheistic and believed in many deities.
Ancient people who conquered the Romans?
The ancient people who conquered the early Romans were the Etruscans.
