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Lowest Class in Roman Society

Lowest Class in Roman Society. Slaves. Middle Class made of peasants, artisans and shopkeepers. Plebians. Wealthy class. Originally had all the Power. Patricians. Time of Peace in Roman Empire. Pax Romana. Appointed horse as consul Great Grandson of Augustus. Caligula.

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Lowest Class in Roman Society

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  1. Lowest Class in Roman Society

  2. Slaves

  3. Middle Class made of peasants, artisans and shopkeepers

  4. Plebians

  5. Wealthy class. Originally had all the Power

  6. Patricians

  7. Time of Peace in Roman Empire

  8. Pax Romana

  9. Appointed horse as consulGreat Grandson of Augustus

  10. Caligula

  11. Emperor associated with Pax Romana; First Emperor

  12. Augustus

  13. Allowed Romans to follow any religion

  14. Constantine

  15. Named Dictator for life and murdered by senators

  16. Caesar

  17. Created largest Roman Empire

  18. Trajan

  19. Built Large wall for defense

  20. Hadrian

  21. Blamed for Fire in Rome, Committed Suicide

  22. Nero

  23. Large Arena used for gladiator fights, Chariot races, and re-enactments.

  24. Colosseum

  25. An item that is not necessary to survive but is wanted. Often a sign of wealth

  26. Luxury item

  27. An item that is brought into a country from another area

  28. Import

  29. An item/good that a country has a surplus of and is able to ship out to make a profit

  30. Export

  31. Rome’s leading import

  32. Grain

  33. Rome’s leading export

  34. Wine and Olive Oil

  35. Rome’s economy was dominated by what 2 things

  36. Agriculture and Trade

  37. This was an area in the center of most Roman cities, used as a meeting place

  38. Forum

  39. Set up in a grid pattern, used for defense, trade and everyday life

  40. Roads

  41. These were used for relaxing and socializing. Heated by an underground furnace

  42. Roman Baths

  43. These were prisoners of war, slaves, and criminals who were taught to fight till the death

  44. Gladiators

  45. Series of special channels used to bring fresh water into the cities

  46. Aqueducts

  47. New building material developed by Romans

  48. concrete

  49. Supreme God

  50. Jupiter

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