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Republic A political system in which the citizens of a region elect representatives to run the government
Patricians A class of powerful landowners in ancient Rome who controlled the government and society
Plebeians farmers or workers who made up a large part of the population in ancient Rome
Veto ban
Forum the assembly place of an ancient Roman city
constitution a political structure
senate a body of legislators
consuls the chief executives elected to run the government in ancient Rome
dictator A political leader holding unlimited power
Gracchi The first officials to notice the growing tension in Rome and tryed to resolve it
Gaius Marius A tall military leader elected as consul
Lucius Cornelius Sulla He became consul in 88 BC
Julius Caesar Helped bring end to the republic
Triumvirate A ruling body of three members
Augustus " the revered one "
Pax Romana A period of peace in Roman Empire lasting from the beginning of Augustus reign until the death of Marcus Aurelius
Villa A home in the country
circus the site of chariot races in ancient Rome
paterfamilias the family father
augurs Priests in ancient Rome who specialized in interpretation of the natural phenomena sent by the gods
Christianity A religion based on the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth
Messiah In Judaism, a savior sent by God
aqueducts Man made channels used to transport water ancient Romans built impressive aqueducts
Latin The language of ancient Rome
civil law A form of law based on written codes of laws
Disciples Followers of Jesus
Apostles The 12 chosen disciples of Jesus; they were the first Christian missionaries
Martyrs People to put death for their beliefs
Bishop A high-ranking church official who oversees a group of churches in a particular region city
Popes Title given to the heads of the Roman Catholic Church
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