<span>In Roman society, the aristocrats were known as patricians. The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the Roman Republic. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls. At this time, lower-class citizens, or plebeians, had virtually no say in the government.
Hinduism grew out of Brahmanism. It became so popular because of its ability to absorb the influence of other religions and because it was generally so tolerable.
