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Rome Vocab
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Term | Definition |
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Republic | a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote. |
Empire | a political unit in which a number of peoples or countries are controlled by a single ruler |
Patrician | in ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class |
Plebeian | in ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population |
Tribune | in ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights |
Consul | in the Roman Republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government |
Triumvirate | in ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government |
Disciple | One of the twelve original followers of Jesus. |
Bishop | a high-ranking Christian official who supervises a number of local churches |
Apostles | one of the followers of Jesus who preached and spread his teachings |
Messiah | the expected king and deliverer of the Jews |
Crucifixion | The act of crucifying; execution on a cross |
Inflation | a decline in the value of money, accompanied by a rise in the prices of goods and services |
Mercenary | hired foreign soldier |
Aqueduct | a pipeline or channel built to carry water to populated areas |
Greco-Roman Culture | an ancient culture that developed from a blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures |
Justinian Code | the body of Roman civil law collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534 |
Patriarch | A principle bishop in the Eastern branch of Christianity |
Icon | a religious image worshipped by the Catholic Church |
Excommunication | the taking away of a person’s right of membership in a Christian church |