Chapter 10- Ancient Rome Flashcards
a wealthy, powerful citizen of ancient Rome
patrician
a common citizen of ancient Rome
plebeian
a form of government in which people get to choose their leaders
republic
a person elected to represent the people
representative
a governing body in which ancient Roman representatives served
Senate
in ancient Rome, one of the two officials who managed the government and the army
consul
a person who has total control over the people
dictator
in ancient Rome, men who were appointed to protect the rights of the plebeians
tribune
a sense of pride in one’s country
patriotism
an ancient Roman emperor
caesar
the ruler of an empire
emperor
in ancient Rome, a professional fighter
gladiator
a Jewish place of worship
synagogue
one of a small group of people that followed Jesus
disciple
to punish
persecute