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Ancient Rome!
Term | Definition |
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Republic | a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote. |
Empire | a political unit in which a number of peoples or countries are controlled by a single ruler. |
Patrician | in ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class. |
Tribune | in ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights. |
Triumvirate | in ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government. |
Plebeian | in ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population. |
Consul | in the Roman Republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government. |
Disciple | One of the twelve original followers of Jesus. |
Apostles | One of the followers of Jesus who preached and spread his teachings. |
Crucifixion | The act of crucifying; execution on a cross. |
Messiah | The expected king and deliverer of the Jews. |
Bishop | A high-ranking Christian official who supervises a number of local churches. |
Greco-Roman Culture | An ancient culture that developed from a blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures. |
Aqueduct | A pipeline or channel built to carry water to populated areas. |
Mercenary | Hired foreign soldier. |
Inflation | A decline in the value of money, accompanied by a rise in the prices of goods and services. |
Excommunication | The taking away of a person’s right of membership in a Christian church. |
Icon | A religious image worshiped by the Catholic Church. |
Justinian Code | The body of Roman civil law collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534. |
Patriarch | A principal bishop in the eastern branch of Christianity. |