Roman Vocab

Question 0

Plebian

Answer 0

The common people who were usually farmers, traders, etc.

Question 1

Patrician

Answer 1

High ranking freemen who were usually landowners

Question 2

Republic

Answer 2

Rule by representatives of the people

Question 3

Senate

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The lawmaking body of the Roman Republic. Patricians served here. Later on, plebians also served on the senate.

Question 4

Tribune

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Plebians who sat on the senate to protect the rights of the plebians

Question 5

Twelve tablets (tables)

Answer 5

The first laws of Rome that were on display in the Forum

Question 6

Forum

Answer 6

The open air meeting place in Rome

Question 7

Pax Romana

Answer 7

Roman peace - started with Augustus and lasted for 200 years

Question 8

Veto

Answer 8

Means “I forbid”. It was users to stop laws from passing

Question 9

Aqueduct

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It was the Roman system for bringing water from the hills to the city

Question 10

Appian Way

Answer 10

The chief road of Rome and it’s provinces

Question 11

“Bread and Circuses”

Answer 11

Term for the government giving the poor of Rome entertainment and not justice

Question 12

Dictator

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Absolute ruler

Question 13

Gladiator

Answer 13

A slave who fought in the arena

Question 14

Justinian Code

Answer 14

The system of Roman laws that were organized under the reign of Justinian. Set the foundation for modern day law

Question 15

Edict

Answer 15

An order by a ruler

Question 16

Barbarian

Answer 16

Means bearded one, or outsider, or one who is destructive