Rome Vocabulary Flashcards
Etruscans
people from northern Italy that ruled Rome in 600 B.C.
Tarquin the Proud
the brutal tyrant who conquered Rome around 600 B.C.
Republic
a form of government in which the people elect officials according to the law
Patricians
wealthy landowners
Plebeians
poor farmers that couldn’t vote at first
Veto
to reject
Consul
2 officials that lead the government for 1 year
Twelve Tables
bronze tablets that set down the rights and responsibilities of Roman Citizens
Roman Way
values that Romans believed in include self-control, working hard, doing one’s duty, and pledging loyalty to Rome
Judicial Branch
made up of 8 judges that served for a year
Tribunes
legislative representatives
Roman Women
they were citizens who could not vote or hold office
Latins
people that came from a region of Italy called Latium and lived on Rome’s seven hills
Executive Branch
led the government and controlled the army
Documentary
an informational movie
Metropolis
a huge city
What was the new building material that the Romans created at its secret ingredient?
Concrete
Volcanic ash
Roman Forum
The center of all Roman life
Piazza
an open space
Describe the Colosseum
large, circular
Gladiators
considered heroes of the Colosseum - fought in battles in the Colosseum
Aqueducts
what Romans used to get fresh water
