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Ancient Rome!

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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.
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