Ancient rome Flashcards
What was the republic
When the wealthy elite ruled the city through the Senate
What were the citizens
People who has rights under Roman law
What was the forum
A large town square that was the centre of business, political activity and religious worship
What was the amphitheatre
The building where gladiatorial games were held
Who were the patricians
The wealthy noble families who ruled Rome
Who were the plebeians
The poor, who made up the vast majority of the Roman population
What was a domus
A patrician house in a town
What was the dole
A payment of free grain given to plebeians to get them to supports te rule of patricians
What was the insulae
The apartment blocks that the plebeians lived in
What was manumission
The freeing of a slave by their master after many years of servuce
What’s were mosaics
Pictures made from small pieces of stone, glass or tile
What were gladiators
Slaves who fought in the amphitheatres for the entertainment of the crowd
What were plotheists
People who believe in many different gods
What were monotheists
People who believe in only one god
