Ancient Rome Vocabulary

Plebians

Common citizens with fewer rights.

Consul

They led the government and were elected each year and are responsible for managing the army and making important decisions.

Praetor

They are important officials who helped support the consuls.

Republic

A system where citizens voted for their leaders to make decisions instead of a king.

Patricians

Wealthy landowners who held most of the power.

Twelve Tables

A set of laws that were written down and displayed publicly.

Law of Nations

A set of laws that were created by the Romans.

Senate

A group of wealthy, influential leaders in Ancient Rome.

Dictator

A dictator who was given total control during times of crisis.

Imperator

They had complete control over both the government and the military.

Triumvirate

A group of 3 leaders who shared power.

Latin

A language that influenced many modern languages.

Jesus

A Jewish preacher who taught about love, forgiveness, and living a life or peace and faith.

New Testament

A collection of writings that include the life teachings and acts of Jesus of Nazareth.

Punic Wars

A series of 3 fierce battle between Rome and the powerful city of Carthage which lasted from 264 BCE to 146 BCE.

Pax Romana

A 200-year period of peace and stability that lasted from 27 BCE to 180 CE.