The Romans Flashcards

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PLEBEIAN

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A poor Roman citizen.

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PATRICIAN

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A rich Roman citizen.

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SENATE

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The Roman government.

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REPUBLIC

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The Romans could choose their own government.

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FORUM

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Where the main market was held.

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LEGION

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Parts into which the Roman army was divided.

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AUXILIA

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The backup army.

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APPIAN WAY

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The path into Rome.

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VIA SACRA

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The holy road that goes through the Forum.

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INSULAE

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The plebeian’s apartment blocks.

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MOSAIC

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Pictures made from small pieces of glass or tiles.

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ATRIUM

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A courtyard in a villa.

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ORATORY

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Public speaking. What boys learnt in school.

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DOLE

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Food that the government gave to the plebeians.

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TUNIC

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Men’s clothing.

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STOLA

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Women’s clothing.

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PANTHEON

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A temple to all the Roman gods.

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LARES

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Lares were household ghosts.

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CATACOMBS

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Where the dead were buried.

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AMPHITHEATRE

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A place where Romans went to see plays and the gladiators. Eg: The Colosseum.

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TEPIDARIUM

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The warm room in the Roman baths.

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CALDARIUM

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The very hot room in the Roman baths.

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FRIGIDARIUM

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The cold room (cool pool) in the Roman baths.

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STRIGIL

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The instrument used to scrape off oil and dirt at the Roman baths.

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COLOSSEUM

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A very famous amphitheatre in Rome.

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CIRCUS MAXIMUS

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A famous racetrack for chariot racing in Rome.