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SS-Voc. Rome
Term | Definition |
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Emperor | a dictator who rules an empire with absolute power |
Julius Caesar | a Roman general who tried to make himself dictator of Rome. he was killed by members of the Roman Senate on March 15, 44 B.C. |
Roman Senate | lawmaking body and most powerful branch of Rome's government |
Toga | a robe worn by Romans that denoted citizenship |
Roman Numerals | the numeric system used in ancient Rome, uses combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet to signify values. |
Italy | the city of Rome is located in this present day European country |
Plebians | men who farmed, traded, and made things for a living |
Latin | the official language of the Roman Empire |
Gladiator | a Roman athlete, usually a slave, criminal, or prisoner who was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public |
Republic | a state or nation in which people elect their leaders |
Coliseum | a famous, huge stadium in Rome where contests were held |