Ancient Rome vocabulary

Assembly

A group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose

Census

An official count of all of the people living in a country or city

Christianity

Religion based on the teachings of Jesus, developed in the beginning of the 1st century

Civil war

A war between citizens in the same country

Consals

The two most powerful officials in Rome (they run the city, lead the army, and act as judges)

Dictator

A single person who rules with absolute power for 6 months

Patriclan

Nobility in Roman society

Paw romana

Roman peace, period of general peace and prosperity (wealth, success)

Plebian

Common people of Ancient Rome

Republic

A person who is elected by citizens to speak and act for them

Representative

A form of government where citizens elect representatives to speak and act for them

Senate

The lawmaking and most powerful branch of the government in Ancient Rome’s republic made up of aristocrats

Veto

To reject or prohibit actions and laws