Ch 6 Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity Flashcards
republic
A form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote.
patrician
In ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class.
plebeian
In ancient Rome, one f the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population.
tribune
In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.
Consul
In the Roman republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government.
senate
In ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats.
dictator
In ancient Rome, a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time.
legion
A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback.
veto
power to block a government action
imperialism
domination by one country of political, economic or cultural life of another
province
land outside the city of Rome that was controlled by the Roman government
census
population count
satirize
make fun
mosaic
picture made from chips of colored glass or stones
engineering
application of science and mathematics to develop useful structures and machines
