In Roman Society, What Benefit Did Men of Low Social

question 71

Multiple Choice

In Roman society, what benefit did men of low social status gain from the patron-client system?

• A)Public and private support in exchange for political support of a patron
• B)Security by working as a nobleman's retainer
• C)The ability to purchase special supplies of food and goods in return for occasional service to the military
• D)The opportunity to delay payment of taxes in return for first selling their goods to the Roman state

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