click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Ancient Rome
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Etruscans | An early civilization in Italy; Romans were greatly influenced by the Greeks and the Etruscans.. |
Romulus and Remus | Twins of the myth that explains how Rome was founded. |
Gladiator | A person trained to fight for public entertainment. |
Plebeian | One of the common people in the Roman Republic. |
Patrician | A member of the upper, ruling class in the Roman Republic. |
Republic | A form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people. |
Senate | A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome. |
Consuls | Two very powerful elected leaders of Rome who shared command of the army. |
Tribune | An official of Rome elected by plebeians to represent them. |
Veto | To refuse to approve proposals of government. |
Constitution | A set of basic laws (written down) by which Rome’s government ruled. |
Checks and balances | A system that balances the distribution of power in a government. |
Dictatorship | When the government is ruled by one person who has absolute power; Julius Caesar became a dictator which brought the Roman Republic to an end. |
Colosseum | A large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were held. |
Aqueducts | A pipe or channel built to carry water over a long distance. |
Christianity | A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. |