BEING A GOOD CITIZEN
Ancient Rome was a complex society that required a number of different job functions and skills to function. Most of the tasks that didn't require much skill were performed by slaves, but everyone played a big role in the ancient Rome society. The citizens that played the most important roles in society were the ones with the following jobs
To be a good citizen in ancient Pompeii you were required to do your job in society ranging from being a teacher to entertainers. Society was built with a strong structure with different classes and one without the other would be hopeless and this structure was why ancient Rome was such a successful civilization.
- Farmer - Most of the Romans who lived in the countryside were farmers. The most common crop was wheat which was used to make bread.
- Soldier - The Roman Army was large and needed soldiers. The army was a way for the poorer class to earn a regular wage and to gain some valuable land at the end of their service. It was a good way for the poor to move up in status.
- Merchant - Merchants of all sorts sold and bought items from around the Empire. They kept the economy rolling and the Empire rich.
- Craftsman - From making dishes and pots to crafting fine jewelry and weapons for the army, craftsmen were important to the empire. Some craftsmen worked in individual shops and learned a specific craft, usually from their father. Others were slaves, who worked in large workshops that produced items in large quantities such as dishes or pots.
- Entertainers - The people of Ancient Rome liked to be entertained. Just like today, there were a number of entertainers in Rome including musicians, dancers, actors, chariot racers, and gladiators.
- Lawyers, Teachers, Engineers - The more educated Romans could become lawyers, teachers, and engineers.
- Government - The government of Ancient Rome was huge. There were all sorts of government jobs from tax collectors and clerks to high ranking positions like Senators. The Senators were the wealthy and the powerful. Senators served in their position for life and at times there were as many as 600 members of the Senate.
To be a good citizen in ancient Pompeii you were required to do your job in society ranging from being a teacher to entertainers. Society was built with a strong structure with different classes and one without the other would be hopeless and this structure was why ancient Rome was such a successful civilization.