Soc.St. Chapter 10 Flashcards
a wealthy, powerful citizen of Ancient Rome
patrician
a common citizen of Ancient Rome
plebian
a form of government in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders
rebublic
a person elected to represent the people
representative
a governing body in which Ancient Roman representatives served
Senate
in Ancient Rome, one of two officials who managed the government and the army
consul
a person who has total control over the people
dictator
in Ancient Rome, men who were appointed to protect the rights of plebians
tribune
a sense of pride in one’s country
patriotism
an ancient Roman emperor
caesar
a ruler of an empire
emperor
in ancient Rome, a professional fighter
gladiator
a Jewish place of worship
synagogue
one of a small group of people who followed Jesus
disciple
to punish
persecute
to sell something to the highest bidder
auction
the leader of the Roman Catholic Church
pope
to rob
pillage
a person who destroys property
vandal
an underground room used as a burial site
catacomb
