 | Term | Definition |
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Twelve Tables |
The laws of the partricians wrote down on the twelve stone tablets for everyone to see. |
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legion |
A group of 6,000 men, usually used for counting armies |
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Nero |
Fith emperor of Rome, persecuted Christians heavenly, killed his own mother for criticizing him. |
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Mars |
Roman god of war and harvest |
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Pax Romana |
Time of Roman peace |
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Gladiator |
A slave or prisoner who would fight for his life in battles against animals and people. |
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Carthage |
City located in Northern Africa, fought Rome in all three punic wars, always a threat to Rome. |
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Catacombs |
Place where Christians met secretly, also a burial place for the Christians. |
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Spartacus |
A prisoner, and gladiator, who rebelled against Rome. |
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crucifixtion |
Many Christians were crucified, which normally meant being nailed to a cross. |
