Question

Which of these individuals would belong to the roman empires freedman class?

a. a small business owner
b. one of the wealthiest men in rome
c. a member of local government
d. a slave who earned his freedom

Answer 1

The correct answer is d - a slave who earned his freedom.

Romans had an interesting view and way of dealing with slaves. Slaves could after a certain period and after a certain amount of resources be granted freedom under certain conditions. This in effect meant that slaves could eventually become equal citizens of Rome.