The Romans Flashcards
PLEBEIAN
A poor Roman citizen.
PATRICIAN
A rich Roman citizen.
SENATE
The Roman government.
REPUBLIC
The Romans could choose their own government.
FORUM
Where the main market was held.
LEGION
Parts into which the Roman army was divided.
AUXILIA
The backup army.
APPIAN WAY
The path into Rome.
VIA SACRA
The holy road that goes through the Forum.
INSULAE
The plebeian’s apartment blocks.
MOSAIC
Pictures made from small pieces of glass or tiles.
ATRIUM
A courtyard in a villa.
ORATORY
Public speaking. What boys learnt in school.
DOLE
Food that the government gave to the plebeians.
TUNIC
Men’s clothing.
STOLA
Women’s clothing.
PANTHEON
A temple to all the Roman gods.
LARES
Lares were household ghosts.
CATACOMBS
Where the dead were buried.
AMPHITHEATRE
A place where Romans went to see plays and the gladiators. Eg: The Colosseum.
TEPIDARIUM
The warm room in the Roman baths.
CALDARIUM
The very hot room in the Roman baths.
FRIGIDARIUM
The cold room (cool pool) in the Roman baths.
STRIGIL
The instrument used to scrape off oil and dirt at the Roman baths.
