The origin of the word class is Roman when the censors used the word classis to divide up the popula...........

Sociology Preliminary SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

The origin of the word class is Roman, when the censors used the word classis to divide up the population for

Tax purposes

Distribution of benefits

Giving good jobs

All of the above

- The term "class" comes from the Roman word "classis."

- Roman censors used "classis" mainly to divide the population for tax purposes.

- They needed to know who owed what based on wealth and social rank.

- While knowing classes could impact distribution of some state benefits, this was not the main reason for dividing people.

- The main aim was not to give good jobs (option:3).

- So, it is not "All of the above".

Correct Answer:

Option 1 – Tax purposes

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