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Julius Caesar Roman general and dictator. He was murdered by a group of senators and his former friend Brutus who hoped to restore the normal running of the republic. Paul Follower of Jesus who helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman world Roman Economy failed because Rome bought to many goods from different countries Gentile belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples Coliseum an oval large stadium with tiers of seats Nero Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68) Hadrian The Roman Empire in AD 117-138. He ordered the construction of this wall. He traveled though his empire to strengthen it's frontiers and encourage learning and architecture. Dictator a ruler who is unconstrained by law Consul one of two officials who led the government in the ancient Roman republic Tribune In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights. Patritians the higher class in roman society-land owners Romulus legendary founder of rome Remus twin of Romulus; raised by she-wolf; was killed by Romulus because he taunted Romulus Socrates philosopher who believed in an absolute right or wrong; asked students pointed questions to make them use their reason, later became Socratic method Pericles Athenian leader noted for advancing democracy in Athens and for ordering the construction of the Parthenon. Spartan Education the boys stayed at home until the age of 7 then left their families to go live in barracks with other boys the same age. they were taught to read and write, but the main thing was their training. there physical skills were running, jumping, boxing, and wrestling. Spartan Economy little emphasis on luxrey goods, mainly farming otherwise. Greek Mythology religion in which factors of life are rep. by gods or godesess Coins pieces of metal used as money, Greeks Democracy the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives Monarchy A government ruled by a king or queen Tyranny a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) Oligarchy a political system governed by a few people David and Goliath David decided to take on Goliath because he did not see any thing to be scared of, he took only a staff a slingshot and a bag of stones. He shot a stone into Goliath's eye and he fell, then David took a sword and chopped off his head, finally defeating the Giant