Which of these BEST describes plebeians in the Roman Empire?
A) They were people banned from holding office.
B) They were powerful, "aristocratic" families.
C) They were the "middle class" of society.
Eliminate
D) They were the soldiers in the military.

C. they were the middle class of the society

The term plebeian referred to all free Roman citizens who were not members of the patrician, senatorial or equestrian classes. Plebeians were average working citizens of Rome – farmers, bakers, builders or craftsmen – who worked hard to support their families and pay their taxes.

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c

Explanation:

There is no answer here for anything but in Usatestprep it is C- They were the "middle class" of society. Plebeians were the "middle class" of society. during the Roman Empire. They were free and could own land, but they were not as advantaged or privileged as the patricians who were aristocratic and controlled government and society therefore it is C.

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