 | Term | Definition |
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patrician |
wealthy, powerful Roman citizen |
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plebeian |
common Roman citizin with little wealth or power |
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republic |
government where citizens have the right to vote |
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representative |
one elected to represent the people |
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Senate |
governing body |
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consul |
official chosen to manage the government and the army |
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dictator |
ruler with total control over the people |
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tribune |
person appointed to protect the rights of plebeians |
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patriotism |
sense of pride in one's country |
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caesar |
Roman ruler |
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emperor |
ruler of an empire |
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gladiator |
generally a prisoner or slave who served as a professional fighter |
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catacomb |
undergound room used as a burial place |
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synagogue |
Jewish place of worship |
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disciple |
a follower |
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persecute |
to punish other for their beliefs |
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auction |
to sell off |
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pope |
leader of the Roman church |
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pillage |
to rob |
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vandal |
someone who destroys property |
