What were the problems experienced by most of Rome's common people in the early days of the republic?

Question

Select all correct answers.

Responses

Commoners were barred from marrying patricians.
Commoners were barred from marrying patricians.

Commoners who could not repay what they owed became victims of debt bondage.
Commoners who could not repay what they owed became victims of debt bondage.

Commoners were expected to serve as unpaid soldiers when necessary, and even supply their own equipment.

Commoners were expected to serve as unpaid soldiers when necessary, and even supply their own equipment.

Commoners had no rights at all and the patricians held absolute power over them.

Answer 1

The correct responses regarding the problems experienced by most of Rome's common people in the early days of the republic are:

1. Commoners who could not repay what they owed became victims of debt bondage.
2. Commoners were expected to serve as unpaid soldiers when necessary, and even supply their own equipment.

While it is true that the patricians held significant power over the common people, saying that commoners had "no rights at all" is an oversimplification. Commoners did have some rights, though they were limited compared to the patricians. Additionally, while there were social restrictions, the example regarding marriage isn't necessarily a universally accepted issue in all cases.