An Ancient Civilisation Rome Flashcards
Republic
Where the wealthy elite ruled the city through the senate
Citizens
People who had rights under the Roman law
Forum
A large town square that was the centre of business, political activity and religious worship
Amphitheater
Where gladiatorial games were held
Patrician
The wealthy noble families who ruled Rome
Plebeian
The poor, who made up the vast majority of the Roman population
Domus
A patrician house in town
Dole
A payment of free grain
Insulae
The apartment blocks plebeians lived in
Manumission
The freeing of a slave by their master after many years of service
Mosaics
Pictures made of small stone, glass or tile
Gladiators
Slaves who fought in amphitheaters for the entertainment of the crowd
Polytheistic
People who believe in many gods
Monotheistic
People only believe in one gos
