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Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome Study Guide Chapters 11 and 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Republic | a form of government in which citizen select their leaders |
| Legion | a large group of Roman soldiers |
| Patrician | a member of the ruling class |
| Plebeian | an ordinary citizen |
| Consul | head of government |
| Veto | to reject or say no to |
| Praetors | government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges |
| Tribune | an elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizen |
| Dictator | a person given total power |
| Civic Duty | the idea that citizens have a duty to help their country |
| Latifundia | large farming estates |
| Triumvirate | three rulers who share equal power |
| Pax Romana | Roman peace; a long period of peace and prosperity in Roman history |
| Proconsul | governor |
| Gladiator | a person who fought people and animals for public entertainment |
| Satire | writing that pokes fun at human weaknesses |
| Ode | poem that expresses strong emotions about life |
| Vault | a curved ceiling |
| Anatomy | the study of the body’s structure |
| Reforms | political changes to bring about improvement |
| Mosaics | patterns or pictures made from small pieces of colored glass or stone |
| Saints | Christian holy people |
| Legion 1 | The Twelve Tables of Law |
| Legion 2 | Roman Construction - Aqueducts, Dome, Arches, Roads, Concrete! |
| Legion 3 | Latin Alphabet |
| Legion 4 | Republic - 3 branches |
| Legion 5 | Spread of Christianity - Icthus (fish) |
| Rome | All Roads lead to.... |