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Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Monotheistic religion developed from Judaism |
| Pax Romana | A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman empire |
| Jesus | Founder of Christianity |
| Patrician, plebian | Social classes in Rome |
| Mediterranean Sea | A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, almost completely enclosed by land |
| Empire | A political unit in which a number of peoples or countries are controlled by a single ruler |
| 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 |
| Road network | A system of road that spread throughout an empire |
| Twelve tables | A system of Roman laws |
| Aqueduct | a pipeline or channel built to carry water to populated areas |