chapter 5 Flashcards
member of the land-holding upper class- 10% of the population
patrician
government where people choose the officials
republic
lower middle class of farmers, merchants, artisans
plebeian
to block a government action
veto
basic military unit
legion
establish controls over foreign lands and people
imperialism
population count
census
picture made from chips of colored stones or glass
mosaic
bridge like stone structure that carried water to the cities
aqueduct
person who suffers or dies for their beliefs
martyr
group of people who conduct Christain services
clergy
head of Roman Catholic Church
pope
religious belief contrary to the official teachings of the church
heresy
rapid rise of prices
inflation
foreign soldier serving for pay
mercenary