How did Romans compete?

Here are some of the ways the Romans competed with each other:

·         Politics

·         Army career

·         Acquiring wealth

·         Winning court cases

·         Having a large Clientelae (the “clients” who support their patron)

·         Reputation

·         Family

lineage

achievements

·         Refinement  (= Greek education) :

Acquiring art; 

elite knowledge:

literature

philosophy

·         Building public buildings (and later, large private ones)

·         Sponsoring shows