The Roman and Grecian Effects on Society

There are many areas in today’s society that reflect empires from early in human history. Much influence can be found from the Roman and Grecian empires, more than from any other sources. The basic forming of our own government can be traced back to the ideals that formed the Roman and Greek governments, paying attention their strengths and also to what caused the demise of those societies as well. (teachergenius.teachtci.com) Let us examine the Roman influences and facts first.

Roman Governmental Influence: There was almost a caste system of sorts, an upper class of government which consisted of the Senatorial class which were rich and had much political clout. Consuls were the highest civil and military magistrates. They were prohibited from earning money by trade or through other business. The second group was called the Equestrian class; they obtained their positions through economic status and were allowed to earn money by trade or other business.

The upper government classes were followed by the Lower classes, which included Commons. Commons were freeborn Roman citizens, others included Latins, who were not considered Roman citizens, but were represented by this group. Foreigners, which were outlaying areas of the empire controlled by the Romans, Freed people, which were slaves who had been freed, freed people could never be part of another group, or citizens, but that status did not affect their children, their children could become commoners. Finally, the last group, the Slaves. Slaves were the lowest-ranking people in the Roman Republic, (teachergenius.teachtci.com).

Roman Territorial Influence: The size and tenure of the Roman Empire in itself is an achievement, it spread over three continents and lasted from 625 B...

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