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History

Ancient Rome

QuestionAnswer
Aqueduct A channel used to carry water over land.
Catacombs Underground passageways and chambers used by Christians for burials.
Cena The main meal of the day.
Circus Maximus An oval shaped stadium built for chariot racing.
Citizens Romans with legal rights, including the right to vote.
Consuls The two most powerful political officials of the Roman Republic. They held office for one year and had to agree decisions.
Dole Free grain given to the poor.
Domus The private house of a patrician family.
Emperor The supreme ruler of an empire.
Empire A group of colonies (territories) controlled by a single ruler or government
Gladiators Trained fighters who battled other gladiators in public contests.
Insulae Apartment blocks occupied by plebeians.
Legionaries Regular soldiers in the Roman army.
Manumission Gaining freedom from slavery.
Patricians Rich nobles, including wealthy landowners. They made up a small percentage of the roman population
Plebeians Poor working class people, including soldiers, farmers, craftsmen and labourers. They made up the majority of the Roman population.
Polytheism Worshipping Multiple Gods
Republic A society without a king or queen. It is governed by elected representatives of the people
Tunic A dress like garment worn by men and women.
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