Ancient Rome Words Flashcards
What word is for this defition: A member of a class of wealthy families who held power in the Roman Republic
Patrician
What word is for this defition: A member of the common people in Ancient Rome
Plebeians
What word is for this defition: A goverment in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders
Republic
What word is for this defition: The lawmaking body of Ancient Rome
Senate
What word is for this defition: One of the 2 people elected by the Roman Senate who governed Rome and commanded its army.
Consul
What word is for this defition: An elected official in Ancient Rome who represented the interests of the Plebeians or common people.
Tribune
What word is for this defition: A ruler who has absolute power and authority (total control over the people)
Dictator
What word is for this defition: People who are elected to REPRESENT the people
Representative
What word is for this defition: The ruler of an empire
Emperor
What word is for this defition: An Ancient Roman emperor (the one who invented the calender that we use today)
Caesar
What word is for this defition: A marketplace in the center of Ancient Rome surrounded by public buildings (like the Agora in Greece).
Forum
What word is for this defition: A large stone structure used to carry water from one place to another.
Aqueduct
