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CKLA-Unit 4
Chapters 1, 3: Ancient Rome and The Roman God/Godesses
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Eager | Wanting very much |
| Immortal | Never dying; living forever |
| BCE | Abbreviation of "before the common era" (used in designating dates in history) |
| Civilization | The culture of a particular society that has reached an advanced level. |
| Tiber River | Ancient Rome was built on the banks of this river. The third-largest river in Italy. |
| Rome | The capital city of the Roman Empire, today's Italy. |
| Conquer | To get or overcome by force. |
| Defeat | To win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. |
| Peak | The top part of a mountain. |
| Mediterranean Sea | A large sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Europe on the north, Asia on the east, and Africa on the south. |