Ancient Rome Vocabulary - Dunleavy

amphitheater

A round arena where games, shows, or fights are held in the center

Aqueduct

A bridge-like structure that carries water over long distances

assassinate

to kill or murder someone for political reasons

Citizens assembly

all citizens of the Roman Republic gathered together to elect their leaders

Colossuem

The largest amphitheater in Rome, famous for gladiator fights

Consul

One of two elected officials from the Roman Republic, advised by the senate

Dictator

a ruler with absolute power over the government

forum

The central place of a Roman city, designed for politics and business

Latin

The language spoken by the ancient Romans

omen

A sign from the gods about the future

Patrician

A member of the small class of wealthy families in Ancient Rome, the upper class

Pax Romana

Latin phrase meaning "Roman Peace," was a period of time when Rome was at peace and united for about 200 years.

Plebeian

A member of the large middle or lower classes of Ancient Rome (mostly shopkeepers, farmers, merchants, artisans, soldiers, peasants)

Republic

a form of government in which citizens elect leaders to speak or act for them

Senate

A group of important elders (men) elected to govern Rome and vote on laws.

Tribune

Elected leaders who represented the plebeians, and had the power to stop any action of the senate