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The Roman Empire
Bethzabell Morales, Per. 5
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| myth | idea or story that many people believe but which is not true | Romulus and Remus |
| interpret | to understand or explain the meaning of something | a history book, newspaper article, and speeches |
| primary sources | is a record that was created at or near the time of an event | speeches, paintings, poems, autobiographies, diaries, letters, and songs |
| secondary sources | is an account written some time after an event has occured | Polybius |
| material culture | consists of the building, tools, and other objects that shape how people live | building and tools |
| artifacts | things made by human hands | tools, pots, weapons, and jewelry, |
| reform | change made to improve a system or an organization | |
| capable | having the skill or ability to do something | |
| republic | a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials | |
| Julius Caesar | conquered Gaul and declared "dictator for life" | |
| assassinate | to murder a well-known or important person | |
| Augustus | he started over 100 colonies and helped spread Roman law and culture | |
| Pax Romana | a period of piece and prosperity | Roman Peace |
| Diocletian | he divided the empire and made it weaker | |
| participate | to take part in an activity or event | |
| emphasize | to show that something is important | |
| citizenship | is membership in a political community that brings both rights and responsibilities | |
| corruption | involves the use of a position of trust for dishonest gain | |
| Attila | was the main leader of the Huns, was named "The Scourge of God" | |
| autonomous | self governing | |
| Clovis | king of the Franks, defeated the last Roman army | |
| communicate | to exchange information with other people using words or signs | |
| execute | to kill someone, especially as punishment for a crime | |
| public works | structures built by a government for public use | |
| multicultural | consisting of many different cultures and religions | |
| Romance language | languages based on Latin | |
| Constantine | let Christians worship their religion freely |
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