How did the disparity (difference) in wealth and opportunity between the patricians and plebeians lead to unrest and threaten the republic? How do these same inequalities or disparities of wealth and income threaten our democratic republic in the U.S., today? (Please answer today)

The practical importance of astronomy in ancient times is that it allowed people to navigate. The land on the earth changes frequently but the stars do not. The saying,”Follow the North Star” that means if you find your self lost and without a compass this Star will show where the North is located.