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Poor people were actually treated quite well, as compared with other ancient cultures. They received a measure of oil and grain which supplemented their food intake, they had the free entertainment, on occasion, generally on the anniversary of one of the emperor's achievements, they received a cash grant, and at the end of public events in the Colosseum, tokens were thrown out to the poor which could be redeemed for various luxury items, such as a slave, clothing, cash, furniture, etc.
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Did poor people and rich people have separate jobs and were they separated or classed in ancient rome?
Yes, the poor people would work for or be slaves for the rich, the poor people were the plebeians and the rich were called the patricians; the equestrians was another of the classes.
Was ancient Rome's soil rich?
Yes, it was very rich.
Did the gap between rich and poor effect the fall of ancient rome?
No. What caused the fall of Rome was unchecked government growth and corruption. Those who wanted power, promised the government would give everybody everything they wanted and raised taxes and destroyed the value of the money to try to give it to them. Does that sound familiar? You can't make a poor man rich by making a rich man poor. Go to YouTube and watch "The Money Masters" and you will understand.
What are some differences between the rich and poor in ancient Rome?
The rich lived very luxurious lives, with lots of slaves working for them, the poor sought advice from some of the rich. Slaves were usually treated roughly even like animals, if they got enough money they could buy their freedom, sometimes they stayed with their masters though. The poor: lots of them were farmers or general labourers. Their diet wasn't particularly varied because meat and some vegetables were expensive.
Does ancient rome still exist?
its legacy does The city of Rome still stands - very different today to what it was then. The political body of Ancient Rome does not exist.
Is Rome Rich Or Poor?
rome is rich
What was ancient rome good for living?
Ancient Rome was good for living if you were rich. If you were poor you would struggle to survive. There was no welfare except for a free gain dole.
Is a roman equestrian rich or poor?
The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.The equestrians or equites in ancient Rome were a social class and they were rich as they were the businessmen and merchants of the empire.
What did rich citizens drink in ancient rome?
Water and diluted wine were the main drinks of all Romans, both rich and poor.
Did poor people and rich people have separate jobs and were they separated or classed in ancient rome?
Yes, the poor people would work for or be slaves for the rich, the poor people were the plebeians and the rich were called the patricians; the equestrians was another of the classes.
How did the ancient Rome distribute their resources?
The rich became richer and the poor become poorer. The state distributed a free grain dole the the poor.
Ow did a rich person live in ancient Rome?
Yes, There were penty of rich people in ancient rome.
Does everybody have school in ancient Rome?
No only the rich monkeys went to school and the poor monkeys they stayed home and worked for the families
Did why poverty affect ancient Rome?
It affects the all of ancient rome because they are poor
Was ancient Rome's soil rich?
Yes, it was very rich.
Did poor men vote in ancient rome?
Yes but the system was set up so that their vote generally did not count as much as a rich man's.
What was the subara in ancient rome?
The subara were the poor area of Rome or the slums
