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What groups made up the general Roman society?
Roman society was divided into the patricians (the aristocracy), the equites (equestrians) who were bankers, money lenders, merchants and investors in shipping and mining, and the plebeians (the commoners). there were also slaves and freedmen
How did the Romans make money?
•Man power •They provided Rome with food and goods •Trading with provinces made citizens of Rome wealthy •People in the provinces paid taxes, which supported the government and army. •Without provinces Rome would be very vulnerable. •Provinces acted like walls and protected Rome from barbarian invasions.
What was the Roman hierarchy?
The Roman hierarchy in the beginning was separated into 2 levels. The Patricians: They were BORN into this family. So they are nobles. Then the Plebians: These people where mainly artistans or peasants. Then when the Roman Empire had started 2 more levels where added. The Middle Class: People who had started as Plebians but had now made buisnesses and where making money but not as much as the Patricians. And The Army: They obviously went to the army.
Why was the roman army so important for the empire?
The Roman Soldiers were the most important because they were the key to the Roman's success. Without them the "Roman Revolution" would have never been possible! Roman soldiers built roads, bridges, ports, public building's and the Hadrian's Wall! The Roman Civilians would rely on the Roman Soldiers to act as their "local police force ".
What kind of people made up the corps of specialists in the roman army?
Your question is a little vague. The Roman army had specialists in all areas. Some of them were engineers, architects, bookkeepers, accountants, armorers, blacksmiths, instructors in the various types of combat and the use of weapons, artillerymen, bowmen and slingers. Each division or compartment of a legion had its compliment of specialists in certain areas.
