Vocab:classical World Of Rome

Question 1

Jury

Answer 1

A group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law. They determine guilt or innocence

Question 2

Replubic

Answer 2

A form of a government in which citizens elect represented the interests of the plebeians(the lower class of people). They protected the plebeians by using their veto power

Question 3

Tribune

Answer 3

An elected leader of Ancient Rome who represented the interests of the plebeians(the lower class of people). A patrician was a Roman citizen.

Question 4

Patrician

Answer 4

A member of the noble (wealthy) families who controlled all power in the early years of Roman republic. A patrician was a Roman citizen.

Question 5

Forum

Answer 5

The center of life in Rome. A gravel clearing not much bigger than a soccer field

Question 6

Plebeian

Answer 6

A common farmer, trader, or craft worker I. Ancient Rome who was a citizen

Question 7

Veto

Answer 7

The power to stop any action I. Government. The tribunes had the power to veto any of the consuls action that were unfair to the plebeians. They shouted”I forbid” to stop any unfair action.

Question 8

Dictator

Answer 8

A leader who rules with absolute power, total control over a government.

Question 9

Census

Answer 9

An official count of people living in a place

Question 10

Aquaducy

Answer 10

A structure that carries water over a long distance- helps to irri gate dry lands