social studies ch 10 Flashcards
Plebeian
A common citizen of Ancient Rome
Patrician
A wealthy, powerful citizen of Ancient Rome
Republic
A form of government I which citizens have the right to choose their leaders
Representative
A person elected to represent sent the people
Senate
A governing body in which roman representatives served
Consul
In Ancient Rome, one of two officials who manage the government and the army
Dictator
A person who has total control over the people
Tribune
In Ancient Rome, men who were appointed to protect the rights of plebeians
Patriotism
A sense of pride in ones country
Caesar
An Ancient Rome emperor
Emperor
The ruler of an empire
Gladiator
A professional fighter in Ancient Rome
Catacomb
An underground room used as a burial site
Synagogue
A Jewish place of worship
Disciple
A small group of people who followed Jesus