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Rome Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Latins | People from the ancient country of Latium, an area in now the country of Italy |
Palatine | One of the seven hills in Ancient Rome |
Cuniculus | An irrigation system invented by the Etruscans |
Gladiator | A person trained to fight another person to the death for public entertainment |
Republic | A form of government with elected leaders |
Patrician | in the Roman Republic, a rich man who held power |
Plebeian | One of the common people; in the Roman Republic, a person that had no say in government |
Senate | A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic |
Consul | One or two chief leaders in the Roman Republic |
Veto | To refuse to approve proposals of government made by the Senate |
Tribune | An official of the Roman Republic elected by plebeians to protect their rights |
Forum | Gathering place |
Thermopolia | "fast food" places |
Atrium | A hall where the family received guests |
Stylus | A pointed instrument used for writing |
Villa | A large house in the country |