Flashcards: Vocabulary #17: Ancient Rome-Part 1
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flyparsons on February 21, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 republic | a government in which the people elect representatives to govern |
| legion | smaller unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers |
| patrician | great landowners, they formed the ruling class in the Roman Republic |
| plebeian | of the common people of ancient Rome |
| consul | one of two officials who led the government in the ancient Roman republic |
| veto | to reject |
| praetor | important government official in ancient Rome |
| dictator | In ancient Rome, a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time. |
| triumvirate | In ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government. |
| latifundia | large farming estates in ancient Rome |
| aqueduct | a structure that carries water over long distances |
| currency | system of money |
| Pax Romana | "Roman peace" a long era of peace and safety in the Roman empire |
| vault | curved structure of stone or concrete forming a ceiling or roof |
| satire | work that pokes fun at human weaknesses |
| ode | poem that expresses strong emotions about life |
| anatomy | the study of body structure |
| Forum | the city market and meeting place in the center of ancient Rome |
| gladiator | in ancient Rome, person who fought animals and other people as public entertainment |