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Section 1 VocabularyAncient Rome
Republic
Citizens have the right to vote for their leaders
The leaders rule in the name of the people
Most powerful part of government was the senate
Patrician
Original Aristocratic Families of Ancient Rome
300 upper-class men that made up the senate
Plebeian
Ordinary citizens
They could not hold office or be senators
Consul
Two Men that lead the government
Consuls always did what the Senate wanted
Consuls only ruled for one year
Veto
Rejection of a bill by the leader
If only one of the consul said “Veto” (forbid it) the matter was dropped
Dictator
Had all the powers of a king, but could only hold office for 6 months
Section 2 VocabularyAncient Rome
ProvinceDivided areas of the empire
Each province had a Roman Governor supported by an Army.
Aqueduct
Structures that carried water over long distances
They were huge arches that were many miles long
Section 3 VocabularyAncient Rome
Circus
Shows that were held in the Colosseum or in arenas
Circuses could be violent
Any Roman went to the circus no matter if they were rich or poor
Section 4 VocabularyAncient Rome
Messiah
A savior that would bring justice and freedom to the land
Disciple
Followers of Jesus
They would tell stories about Jesus' life and his teachings
The four major disciples were: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and
John.
Gospel
The four disciples writings were called gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John had each written one story
Epistle
Written letters to Christian groups in distant cities
Many of these epistles became part of the Bible
Martyr
People who choose to die for a cause they believe in
Martyrs were looked at as heroes
Section 5 VocabularyAncient Rome
Mercenary
Foreign soldiers who serve only for pay
These soldiers do not fight for cause
They switch sides if it is for their personal advantage
Inflation
The more money made, the less value it had
Inflation cannot be controlled and roman coins soon became worthless