Vocabulary - Ancient Rome

Question 1

Aqueduct

Answer 1

A structure that carried water into Roman cities from the mountains

Question 2

Consuls

Answer 2

Two magistrates who held the most power in the Roman Republic

Question 3

Dictator

Answer 3

A leader with complete control and absolute power

Question 4

Forum

Answer 4

Public meeting place in the center of Rome and other cities

Question 5

Legions

Answer 5

Organized groups of foot soldiers in the Roman army

Question 6

Patricians

Answer 6

Wealthy landowners and business owners from the oldest families in Rome

Question 7

Pax Romana

Answer 7

A 200-year period of peace and stability within the Roman Empire

Question 8

Plebeians

Answer 8

Artisans, builders, farmers, merchants, and other workers who were not from the oldest families in Rome

Question 9

Province

Answer 9

Territory outside of Italy that was supervised by a Roman governor

Question 10

Republic

Answer 10

Type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them

Question 11

Romance Languages

Answer 11

Spoken communication systems that developed out of Latin after the fall of Rome

Question 12

Satire

Answer 12

Writing style that makes fun of others or society in general

Question 13

Veto

Answer 13

To prohibit or block a certain law or action from taking place

Question 14

Gladiators

Answer 14

Enslaved people or criminals who were forced to become trained fighters and battle to the death