The Priesthood wasn't determined by birth.
I think the clergy or Serf Feudal class was not determined by birth.
The clergy
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Membership of the clergy was not determined by birth (although it would be rare for people from the lower classes to achieve high rank in the church).
by birth.. not wealth..
by birth.. not wealth..
The federal class that is not determined by birth is social class, which can be influenced by various factors such as education, occupation, income, and wealth. While certain aspects like race and ethnicity may be tied to birth, social class can change over time due to personal choices and circumstances. Thus, individuals may move between social classes throughout their lives.
The class that was not determined by birth is the clergy. While many members of the clergy were born into noble or wealthy families, individuals from various backgrounds could enter the clergy through education and ordination. This allowed for some social mobility, contrasting with nobility and serfs, whose statuses were largely inherited. Peasantry, while also often hereditary, primarily included those who worked the land and did not hold the same spiritual or educational roles as the clergy.
the military class
Two things determined your class position in Roman society, your birth and your wealth. Your birth was the most important. If you were born a Patrician, you were always a Patrician, even though you may be impoverished. Wealth played a part in class distinction as a poor person could acquire wealth and raise his position to the Equestrian class and in some cases higher.
Levels of Class
No. A feudal society is when there is a caste system (sort of). It is when there's a small ruling class, a slightly larger upper class of important people, a middle class, and a huge lower class. It is impossible for someone to change classes.