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Ancient Rome Vocabulary

Terms in this set (15)

republic
A type of government in which citizens who have the right to vote select their leaders; the leaders rue in the name of the people
patrician
A member of a wealthy, upper-class family in the ancient Roman Republic.
plebeian
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic.
consul
one of two officials who led the government in the ancient Roman republic.
forum
A market place at the center of the city - used for judicial and business affairs.
dictator
a person in the ancient Roman Republic appointed to rule six months in times of emergency, with all the powers of a king.
veto
The latin word for "Forbid"; the rejection of a bill by the president or of any planned action or rule by a person in power.
aqueducts
Bridge-like stone structures that carry water long distances.
disciple
a follower of a person or belief.
Colosseum
a large amphitheater built in Rome around ad 70; site of the contest and combats between people and animals.
barbarian
a person who belongs to a group that others consider to be savage or uncivilized.
Christianity
The Christian religion, based on the life and teachings of Jesus and on the holy book, the bible.
mercenaries
Foreign soldiers who serve in an army only for pay
gladiator
in ancient Rome, a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment; usually a slave.
empire
many territories and peoples controlled by one government.
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