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 and determine guilt or innocence.

Question 2

Republic

Answer 2

A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to speak or act for them ex: Rome

Question 3

Tribune

Answer 3

An elected official who represented the interests and protected the rights of the plebeians by using their veto power.

Question 4

Patrician

Answer 4

The ruling class, members of the noble (wealthy) families who controlled all power in the early years of the Roman republic.

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 in Ancient Rome who was an ordinary citizen

Question 7

Veto

Answer 7

The power to stop any action in government. The tribunes had the power to veto any of the consuls’ actions 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

Aqueduct

Answer 10

A human made channel that carries water over a long distance; helps to irrigate dry lands

Question 11

Consul

Answer 11

Head of government, usually with limited term of office

Question 12

Legions

Answer 12

Large groups of romans soldiers