Ancient Rome Flashcards
territory
(an area of) land, or sometimes sea, that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country or person
colonization
the act or process of sending people to live in and govern another country
aspect
one part of a situation, problem, subject
monarchy
a country that has a king or queen
constitution
the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed
magistrate
a person who acts as a judge in a law court that deals with crimes that are less serious
crises
a situation in which there are a lot of problems that must be dealt with quickly
corruption
illegal, bad, or dishonest behavior, especially by people in positions of power
erupt
if fighting, violence, noise, etc erupts, it starts suddenly
prosperity
when people have money and everything that is needed for a good life
aqueduct
a structure like a bridge, that carries water across a river or valley
