Roman Society
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 2.1.3
Roman Society
Patricians
- The patricians were rich leaders of the Roman Empire.
- They owned big houses and land.
- The patricians made the laws and led the government.
- They were special clothes to show their power.
Plebeians
- The plebeians were farmers, traders, and craftspeople.
- They were free citizens.
Slaves
- The slaves had no freedom and lived with their owners.
- They came from captured lands after Roman wars.
- The slaves were forced to work in homes, farms, and mines.
Emperor
- The Roman emperor ruled the whole Roman Empire.
Test yourself on Roman Society
Who were the plebeians in Roman society?
Who were the patricians in Roman society?
What is correct about the slaves in Roman society?
Who ruled the entire Roman Empire?
Who were the most powerful people in Rome?