Life and Achievements in Ancient Rome

Flashcards covering vocabulary, key people, and concepts related to life in Ancient Rome.

Achievements

Successes, attainments; something done successfully.

Amphitheatre

Large, circular or oval-shaped building such as the Colosseum.

Aqueduct

Bridge for carrying water in Ancient Rome.

Century

A unit of the Roman army, composed of 100 soldiers.

Classical

Term used for culture, art and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome.

Dictator

A ruler with full power over a country.

Dole

Free grain given to poor Romans.

Domus

The type of house occupied by the upper classes (patricians) in Ancient Rome.

Forum

Marketplace in Roman towns.

Fresco

Painting style in Ancient Rome and in the Renaissance where painting is done on damp plaster.

Gladiators

Trained fighters who took part in contests in amphitheatres such as the Colosseum.

Historical era

A period of history with common features.

Insula

Apartment block in Ancient Rome.

Legend

A story handed down from the past, folklore, fable.

Legion

A unit of the Roman Army, composed of 5,000 soldiers (legionnaires).

Patrician

Noble person or upper class in Ancient Rome.

Plebeians

Commoners in Ancient Rome, not of the patrician class.

Renaissance

Time of revival of interest in learning of Ancient Greece and Rome, begun in Italy in 14th century.

Slave

A person who is owned by another person and has to obey them.

Stola

A long robe or garment worn by women in Ancient Rome.

Timeline

Usually a line representing a historic period, and on which events can be recorded in the order in which they happened.

Toga

A long robe for men in Ancient Rome.

Tunics

Short-sleeved, knee-length clothes worn by men and women.

Primary Sources

First-hand accounts or evidence from a particular time period, such as letters, documents, or artifacts created during that time.

Secondary Sources

Interpretations or analyses of primary sources, such as books or documentaries that discuss historical events.