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Describe social conditions in the Roman Empire. What class divisions existed? How did these divisions manifest themselves in daily life?

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According to <http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/order.html>, the social structure of the Roman Empire was traditionally very rigid and the boundaries between each class were strictly enforced, and class rank was based on heredity, wealth, citizenship, and property. At the top of the hierarchy, just beneath the emperor, were the patricians. Patricians were the wealthiest landowners and often held positions in the government or business, although the emperor could, at his discretion, choose to promote a favored citizen to the rank of patrician. Patricians were exempt from ...

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