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Ancient Rome Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aqueduct | a human-made channel that carries water long distances |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| dictator | a person granted absolute power |
| gladiator | a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment |
| legion | large groups of Roman soldiers, about 6,000 men |
| mosaics | motifs or images created by an arrangement of colored glass or stone |
| ode | a lyric poem that expresses strong emotions about life |
| patrician | a member of the ruling class |
| Pax Romana | Roman Peace |
| plebeian | ordinary citizens |
| praetor | government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges |
| republic | a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
| satire | verse or prose that pokes fun at human weaknesses |
| tribune | an elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens |
| triumvirate | a political group of three people who share equal power |