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rome vocab pg236: MW
Vocab on p.236 of S.S txtbk
Question | Answer |
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Pax Romana | the era of peace during the time that Augustus was emperor of Rome |
Civil war | When a country is divided in two sides (who don't agree on a certain topic) and fight against each other. |
Dictator | a ruler who has absolute power over a country and/or government |
Aqueduct | a high, arched structure used for carrying water to a city or town. |
Census | periodic count of people in a country, city, or other reagon. |
Gladiator | a Roman athlete (slave, prisoner of war, criminal, etc.) who was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public. |
Cleopatra | the ruler of the Egyptian government in Alexandria who backed up Julius Caesar during the time of Roman Civil war for who was going to be emperor of Rome. |
Julius Caesar | 100-44 B.c.- Roman general who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.c |
Augustus | the first emperor of Rome who established the Pax Romana. |
Gaul | an ancient region & Roman provence that includes most of modern-day France. |
Colosseum | LARGE Roman staduim, mainly used for sporting events. |
Pantheon | Large, DOMED temple, built in Rome to honor many gods/goddesses. |
Pompeii | Ancient city in South-Western Italy, buried by lots of ash from Mt. Vesuvius. |