slaves
Gladiators status was just above a slave, which in most cases gladiators were slaves.
They were slaves.
They had no status, and were brought to America as slaves.
Only for slaves was it possible to improve their status in society. Occasionally, a master would pay to set a skilled slave up in business. He would receive a share of the profits in return. Some of these wage earning slaves were able to save up and buy their freedom. However, freed slaves could never become citizens or metics.
Slaves were often identified by physical markers such as branding, tattoos, or unique clothing, as well as by documentation such as bills of sale or ownership papers. Additionally, slaves may have had their names changed to reflect their status as property.
Slaves were property, like cattle.
attained
The status of Roman slaves was determined by the slave's education and abilities and also by the status of his master. Education and abilities speak for themselves, but if a master was a person of high status, such as a senator, consul or wealthy merchant, the slave gained status accordingly.
slaves
slaves
They were slaves.
Attained
Attained
Attained
Gladiators status was just above a slave, which in most cases gladiators were slaves.
They were slaves.