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Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Senate | A group of nobles who advised the king. |
| Consul | One of two rulers and chief judges in the ancient Roman Republic. |
| Patrician | A Roman who belonged to a wealthy family. |
| Plebeian | A member of the lower social classes in ancient Rome. |
| Legion | A group of about 6,000 foot soldiers in the army of ancient Rome. |
| Republic | A government without a monarch. |
| Tribune | An official of ancient Rome who protected the rights of the common people. |
| Aqueduct | A raised pipe designed to carry water to towns and cities. |
| Stoic | A person who endures hardship without complaining. |
| Circus Maximus | A large, oval, roofless building like a modern sports stadium. |
| Mercenary | A hired soldier. |
| Dome | A round, curved roof. |
| Vault | A tunnel with a curved roof (longer than an arch). |
| Arch | A doorway with a curved roof. |
| Code | An orderly collection of laws. |
| Gladiator | In ancient Rome, a trained fighter who battled other gladiators. |