roman flashcards

Amphitheater

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

Aqueduct

A bridge like structure used to carry water from a distant source

Assasinate

To kill someone suddenly for political reasons

Dictator

One person with absolute power over the government

Forum

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

Omen

A sign from the gods about the future

Senate

A council of elders from romes leading families who work on laws

Collosseum

The largest amphitheater of rome, famous for its gladiator fights

Latin

The language spoken by the romans named after the tribe they were from

Pax romana

Period of time when rome was at peace and united for 200 years

Republic

A system of government in which citizens elect leaders to make decisions

Citizens assembly

All citizens of the roman republic gathered together to elect the senate and the tribunes

Consul

One of the two executive leaders of the roman republic advised by the senate

Tribune

Elected leaders who represent the plebeians and had the power to veto any actions of the senate

Patricians

A member of the small class of wealthy families in ancient rome

Plebians

A large bulk of middle class citizens in rome who were mostly shopkeepers artisans and peasants