Roman Vocab Flashcards
Senate
a group of nobles who advised the king
Patrician
a Roman who belonged to a wealthy family
Consul
one of two rulers and chief judges in the ancient Roman Republic
Plebeian
a member of the lower social classes in ancient Rome
Legion
a group of about 6,000 foot soldiers in the army of ancient Rome
Republic
a government without a monarch
Tribune
an official of ancient Rome who protected the rights of the common people
Aqueduct
a raised pipe designed to carry water to towns and cities
Stoic
a person who endures hardship without complaining
Gladiator
in ancient Rome, a trained fighter who battled other gladiators
Circus Maximus
a large, oval, roofless building like a modern sports stadium
Mercenary
a hired soldier
Dome
a round, curved roof
Vault
a tunnel with a curved roof (longer than an arch)
Arch
a doorway with a curved roof
