Ancient Rome Vocabulary Flashcards
Gladiator
A fighter/soldier in ancient Rome who fought in public for arenas for entertainment
Pax Romana
A time of peace in Rome
Triumvirate
Three rulers who share power
Empire
A group of territories governed by one ruler
Latifundia
A large farming estate
Tribune
Government officials who represented the voices of the plebeians
Praetor
These government workers acted as judges in ancient Rome and interpreted the laws
Consul
A person who acted as head of the government
Legion
Groups of Roman soldiers who worked together to combat forces and protect Roman territories
Patrician
The wealthy ruling class of Rome
Plebeian
The “common” people, ordinary
Republic
A type of government in which the citizens elect their leaders
