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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Senate | A group of nobles who advised the king |
| Consul | One of the two rulers and chief judges in the ancient Roman Republic |
| Patrician | A Roman that belonged to a wealthy family |
| Plebian | A member of the lower social classes in ancient Rome |
| Legian | 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 |
| Gladiator | In ancient Rome, a trained fighter who battled other gladiators |
| 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 |