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Ancient Rome Vocab
Vocab Quiz words
Term | Definition |
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vandal | someone who destroys property |
pope | leader of the Roman church |
persecute | to punish others for their beliefs |
synagogue | Jewish place of worship |
gladiator | generally a prisoner or slave who served as a professional fighter |
caesar | Roman ruler |
tribune | person appointed to protect the rights of plebians |
consul | official chosen to manage the government and the army |
representative | one elected to represent the people |
plebian | common Roman citizen with little wealth or power |
pillage | to rob |
auction | to sell off |
disciple | a follower |
catacomb | underground room used a burial place |
emperor | ruler of an empire |
patriotism | sense of pride in one's country |
dictator | ruler with total control over the people |
Senate | governing body |
republic | government where the citizens have the right to vote |
patrician | wealthy, powerful Roman citizen |