Roman Empire Vocabulary

Question 1

Emperor

Answer 1

Ruler of an Empire

Question 2

Augustus

Answer 2

“Devine one” the first Roman emperor

Question 3

Empire

Answer 3

A group of states or countries under one ruler

Question 4

Aqueduct

Answer 4

Bridge like structures designed to bring fresh water into cities and towns

Question 5

Arch

Answer 5

A curved structure over an opening (usually a door or window)

Question 6

Republic

Answer 6

A government where people elect their leaders and vote for laws.

Question 7

Mosaic

Answer 7

A picture made of many small colored tiles or pieces of glass

Question 8

Christianity

Answer 8

A religion based on the teachings and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Question 9

Parables

Answer 9

Short stories often about everyday life

Question 10

Missionary

Answer 10

A person who travels to another country to do religious work

Question 11

Pope

Answer 11

Chosen leader of Roman Catholic Church

Question 12

Roman Catholic

Answer 12

The Christian religion in the west half of the Roman empire

Question 13

Barbarians

Answer 13

A word to describe people from outside the empire