Pompeii Style: Rank us all

Organizing Classes in Society 

Unfortunately like all places and probably where all of you readers world wide are reading from right now, you would know that our society now a days are divide into ranks. Since we are visitors that doesn't effect us at all but it is a heads up to know just in case.

The Ranking 'System' 

A group of Patricians

There was several ranks which is commonly used in Pompeii, which were named from more disadvantage were names the Plebeians and slaves were categorized in this category.
Another level is called a Patrician which is kind of Plebeian in their rights but is normally a land owner and is a noble but wealthy usually a large family.

They are wealthy and own large amount of land and they were normally highly educated who got choices on what they wanted to do. They would not need to be part of the military if they didn't want it to be, while Plebeians would have to. 

The more mainstream group which many people were classified and named the Equestrians but were still wealthy but not extremely rich. 

The last rank in Pompeii a Magistrate which is a very wealthy and well dress individuals which were involved in the senate which they had every right that they wanted to do and had to pay taxes for the city. 

What makes each rank different and what advantages and disadvantages they had?

The difference between each rank made the Plebeians have the least rights, then the Patricians, then Equestrians throughout till you are in the Senate. 

Toga, which all classes would wear

All of these classes were allow to put their vote in but apart from women and slaves so that was a fair playing field for them. But for all Plebeians unfortunately they have little right or say in things and their only right they have earned is to vote at the assembly (refer to out The Master: Senate blog, if you don't know). Plebeians could not benefit from collecting tax while every other class can. If you are wondering after watching a gladiator show which ranks they are classified as they are slaves and get hand picked by experts which they learn all the skills required. They are treated well when they are not on the battle field but they don't have a say as they are in training and have to obey all directions given by their masters.

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