Vocab Flashcards
Veto
To prohibit
Salvation
To be saved or have your soul saved.
Patricians
Wealthy/rich people
Aqueduct
A system of tunnels and bridges that carried fresh water to areas not close to water
Republic
A form of government where people elect leaders to govern them.
Plebeians
Common people
Consuls
People elected to run the city and army
Gladiators
Men that would fight to the death in the colosseum to entertain the Romans.
Who was the messiah?
The person sent by God to save the world, gods anointed one
What was the forum in Rome?
Rome’s public meeting place
What was an apostle?
Followers of Jesus, one of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus to revive special training.
What is resurrection?
Coming back to life after death.
What is a triumvirate?
Three people who rule together
What is crucifixion?
Execution in which the person is nailed to a cross.
What is corruption?
The decay of people’s values.
