Rome Vocab Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Republic | a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote. |
| Empire | a political unit in which a number of peoples or countries are controlled by a single ruler |
| Patrician | in ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class |
| Plebeian | in ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population |
| Tribune | in ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights |
| Consul | in the Roman Republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government |
| Triumvirate | in ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government |
| Disciple | One of the twelve original followers of Jesus. |
| Bishop | a high-ranking Christian official who supervises a number of local churches |
| Apostles | one of the followers of Jesus who preached and spread his teachings |
| Messiah | the expected king and deliverer of the Jews |
| Crucifixion | The act of crucifying; execution on a cross |
| Inflation | a decline in the value of money, accompanied by a rise in the prices of goods and services |
| Mercenary | hired foreign soldier |
| Aqueduct | a pipeline or channel built to carry water to populated areas |
| Greco-Roman Culture | an ancient culture that developed from a blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures |
| Justinian Code | the body of Roman civil law collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534 |
| Patriarch | A principle bishop in the Eastern branch of Christianity |
| Icon | a religious image worshipped by the Catholic Church |
| Excommunication | the taking away of a person’s right of membership in a Christian church |
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