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Who were the patricians
People who were related to nobles
Who were the plebians
People who weren’t related to nobles
Who formed most of the workforce
Plebians
What was the richest class
The senatorial class
Who were the average class
Equities
Who were the poor class
Proletariat
How did equities make money
Through trade or taxes
How did the proletariat make money
Selling their labour
Could women vote
No
Were women, citizens
Yes
How was the social class of women determined
By their husband or fathers status
What would happen when a woman got divorced
She would get her dowry back
What is dowry
What a woman gave her husband when they got married
Who were the highest magistrates of Rome
Consuls
How long were consuls elected for
12 months
How many consuls were there
2
How long did the dictator serve for
6 months
If Rome was under direct attack, how many consuls were there
1
Why might some religious festivals not be able to begin
Because there was no matronae
How many praetors were there
8
What was the role of a praetor
Legal matter
How high were praetors on the Cursus honorum
2nd best
