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Ancient Rome
Term | Definition |
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Julius Caesar | Roman general that conquered Gaul (France), proclaimed dictator for life, assassinated in 44 B.C. |
Colosseum | large Roman building that inspired the design of modern stadiums |
Hannibal | general from Carthage who invaded Italy in the Second Punic War |
Pax Romana | period from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D., known as the "Roman peace" |
Tiber River | river where the city of Rome was founded |
Aeneas | figure in Roman mythology whose journey led to the founding of Rome |
Octavius (Augustus) | First Roman emperor, nephew of Julius Caesar |
Romulus and Remus | twin brothers who are considered the traditional founders of Rome |
Hadrian | Roman emperor who focused on defending lands and protecting borders, wall in Great Britain is named after him |
legions | military units of Roman army |
Cicero | famous orator and statesmen in Rome, exiled for putting citizens to death without a trial |
Republic | A political system in which people elect leaders to govern them. |
Dictator | A ruler who has almost absolute power. |
Plebeians | The common people of ancient Rome. |
Patricians | The nobility in Roman society. |
Roman Senate | A council of wealthy and powerful citizens who advised Rome’s leaders. |
Latin | The language of the Romans |
Forum | A Roman public meeting place |
Aqueduct | A human-made raised channel that carries water from distant places. |
Christianity | a religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth that developed in Judea at the beginning of the first century AD |