Key Words Flashcards
What does Rex mean and why was it such a dirty word?
Rex means king, but in Rome they didn’t like kings, especially with Tarquinius superbus
What does Fratricide mean
Fratricide is the crime of killing ur own brother
What does monarchy mean/ what is it
A Monarchy is a society with a singular king or queen in power
Religio
Religion
Deity
Got/Goddess
Pax deorum
Place/peace of the gods
Temple
Place/building for worshipping a deity
Tyrant
Cruel king or leader
Imperator
Emperor or army general
Provenance
The earliest known origins or history of something
What does senex mean
Senex is a Latin word for old man
What is a republic
A republic is a form of governments in which a state is ruled by representatives of the people
What were the optimates?
They were people (mainly rich) who believed that only only the wealthiest men could vote
What were the populares?
They were people (mostly plebeians/plebs) who believed the plebeians should have more power
