Ancient Rome
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Rome | the former center of the both the ancient Roman Republic and the Roman empire;capital of present-day Italy |
| republic | a government in which much of the power is held be elected representatives |
| consuls | Two officials from the patrician class were appointed each year of the Roman Republic to supervise the government and command the armies |
| partician | wealthy landowner, social class of rome, wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in ancient Rome |
| plebeian | In ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans and merchants who made up most of the population. |
| dictator | a ruler who has absolute power |
| emperor | ruler of the empire |
| empire | many territories and peoples controlled by one government |
| Pax Romana | a period of peace for the Roman Empire that began with the rule of Augustus in about 27 B.C. and lasted about 200 years |
| Christianity | The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. |
| Edict of Milan | issued by Constantine in 313, ended the "great persecution" and legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire |
| paterfamilias | male head of family |
| aqueduct | a structure that carries water over long distances |
| Roman Empire | Existed from 27 BCE to about 400 CE. Conquiered entire Mediterranean coast and most of Europe. Ruled by an emperor. Eventually oversaw the rise and spread of Christianity. |
| Roman Republic | The period from 507 to 31 B.C.E., during which Rome was largely governed by the aristocratic Roman Senate. |
| Julius Ceaser | Roman general and statesman whose dictatorship was pivotal in Rome's transition from republic to empire |
| Augustus | In 27 BC, he became the first emperor of Rome and took command, creating the Pax Romana—a 200-year period of peace. He ruled from 27 b.c. to a.d. 14. During his reign, the Romans constructed many buildings and built roads, bridges, and aqueducts. |
| Emperor Constantine | founded Constantinople; best known for being the first Christian Roman Emperor; issued the Edit of Milan in 313, granting religious toleration throughout the empire |
| inflation | The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling. |
| Constantinople | Previously known as Byzantium, Constantine changed the name of the city and moved the capitol of the Roman Empire here from Rome. |
| persecution | mistreatment of people because of their beliefs |
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