Roman Vocab

Question 1

Senate

Answer 1

A group of nobles who advised the king

Question 2

Consul

Answer 2

One of two rulers and chief judges in the ancient Roman Republic

Question 3

Patrician

Answer 3

A Roman who belonged to a wealthy family

Question 4

Plebeian

Answer 4

A member of the lower social classes in ancient Rome

Question 5

Legion

Answer 5

A group of about 6,000 foot soldiers in the army of ancient Rome

Question 6

Republic

Answer 6

A government without a monarch

Question 7

Tribune

Answer 7

An official of ancient Rome who protected the rights of the common people

Question 8

Aqueduct

Answer 8

A raised pipe designed to carry water to towns and cities

Question 9

Stoic

Answer 9

A person who endures hardship without complaining

Question 10

Gladiator

Answer 10

In ancient Rome, a trained fighter who battled other gladiators

Question 11

Circus Maximus

Answer 11

A large, oval, roofless building like a modern sports stadium

Question 12

Mercenary

Answer 12

A hired soldier

Question 13

Dome

Answer 13

A round, curved roof

Question 14

Vault

Answer 14

A tunnel with a curved roof (longer than an arch)

Question 15

Arch

Answer 15

A doorway with a curved roof

Question 16

Code

Answer 16

An orderly collection of laws