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Ancient Rome
Vocabulary 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Religion based upon teachings of Jesus of Nazareth |
| Roman Empire | Vast empire with territories on parts of three continents |
| Byzantine Empire | Society that developed in the eastern Roman Empire after the western Roman Empire fell |
| Punic Wars | Wars between Rome and Carthage |
| Legion | Organized groups of soldiers |
| Gladiator | A trained fighter who fought to the death in an arena like the Coliseum |
| Pax Romana | 200 year period of peace |
| Forum | Public meeting place in Rome |
| Province | A territory |
| Aqueduct | Channel that carried water into cities from the mountains |
| Romance Language | A language that developed out of Latin after the fall of Rome, such as Italian and Spanish |
| Satire | A writing style that makes fun of others or society in general |