Ancient Rome Vocab Set 1

2025

Aeneas

A Trojan hero and the legendary ancestor of the founders of Rome.

Romulus and Remus

Mythical twin brothers who are said to have founded Rome. Raised by a she-wolf

Etruscans

An ancient civilization in NORTHERN ITALY that influenced the Romans.

Latins

A tribe in central Italy people who spoke Latin and lived in the region of Latium.

Latin

The language of the ancient Romans.

Patricians

The aristocratic, noble elite class in ancient Rome.

Plebeians (Plebs)

The common people of ancient Rome.

Tribune of the Plebs

An official in ancient Rome elected by the plebeians to protect them. Had veto power.

Roman Republic

The period of ancient Roman civilization when it was ruled by a republican form of government where people voted for leaders

Senate

The governing body in ancient Rome, composed of elected officials.

Twelve Tables

Earliest Roman law code, carved on tablets and displayed in the Forum.

Consuls

The highest elected political office in the Roman Republic. 2 each year. Led armies and ran the city.

Veto

The power to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. Means "I forbid."

Marius

A Roman general and statesman who held the office of consul seven times, reformed the army and made it loyal to generals

Rule of Law

The idea that no one is above the law

Forum

A public space in ancient Rome used for various activities including politics and commerce. Public square, market

Legion

A large unit of the Roman army of about 5,000 men.

Legionaries

Roman citizen soldiers. Fought with heavy shield, short sword, armor.