Ancient Rome Vocab

Question 1

Republic

Answer 1

Government in which citizens elect representatives to rule in their name.

Question 2

Patrician

Answer 2

Wealthy landowners who held high government positions in Ancient Rome.

Question 3

Plebeian

Answer 3

Commoners who were allowed to vote but not hold government office in Ancient Rome.

Question 4

Civil Service

Answer 4

Group of officials employed by the government.

Question 5

Aqueducts

Answer 5

Artificial channels that carry water to Ancient Rome, sometimes over arched bridges.

Question 6

Gladiator

Answer 6

Gladiator: Trained Roman warriors who often fought to the death in the Colosseum

Question 7

Emperor

Answer 7

Emperor: Person who rules and empire.

Question 8

Parables

Answer 8

Stories with morals, often told by Jesus.

Question 9

Mercenary

Answer 9

Mercenary: Soldier for hire.

Question 10

Barbarian

Answer 10

Barbarian: According to the Ancient Romans, someone who was primitive and uncivilized.

Question 11

Absolute Ruler

Answer 11

Absolute Ruler: Leader who has total power.

Question 12

Latin

Answer 12

Latin: Language of Rome.

Question 13

Missionary

Answer 13

Missionary: Person sent to do religious work in another place.

Question 14

Campaign:

Answer 14

Campaign: Series of military operations that form part of a war.

Question 15

Pax Romana:

Answer 15

Pax Romana: Latin phrase meaning “Roman Peace”

Question 16

Oligarchy

Answer 16

Oligarchy: A government rules by a few powerful individuals (those with the most land)

Question 17

Monarchy

Answer 17

Monarchy: A government in which a king or a queen rules.

Question 18

Democracy

Answer 18

Democracy: A government in which citizens make political decisions. A form of government in which all citizens participate.