In ancient Rome, who were the Plebeians?

All free Romans whose jobs were on the low end of the social scale – farmers, bakers, builders, artisans, etc.

Originally the class who formed the cavalry, but eventually became the wealthy class of businessmen.

A privileged group of families that dominated the political, religious, and military leadership of the Empire.

The property of others; usually foreigners, prisoners of war, sailors captured and sold by pirates, or slaves bought outside Roman territory.

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In ancient Rome, who were the Plebeians? 

 All free Romans whose jobs were on the low end of the social scale – farmers, bakers, builders, artisans, etc. 

 Originally the class who formed the cavalry, but eventually became the wealthy class of businessmen. 

 A privileged group of families that dominated the political, religious, and military leadership of the Empire. 

 The property of others; usually foreigners, prisoners of war, sailors captured and sold by pirates, or slaves bought outside Roman territory.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Pleabeians mean the common people of Rome, so I think it is option A.