Multiple choice

The Plebeians

  1. Were the 'presidents' of Rome

  2. Could not hold elected office

  3. Were incredibly wealthy landowners

  4. Invaded Rome, causing it to collapse
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the early Roman Republic, the Plebeians were the common people who had very limited political power and were excluded from holding major elected offices, which were dominated by the wealthy Patricians.

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