Ancient Rome Vocab

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Roman Peace era in the Roman Empire

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Pax Romana

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A large arena in Rome for ancient entertainments like gladiator battles.

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Colosseum

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Governing body of ancient Rome with 300 members advising leaders

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Senate

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Open space serving as a marketplace in Roman cities.

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Forum

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Early Romans had two social classes. Wealthy landowners were called ____________ and were the ruling class.

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patricians

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Vetoing someone's decision means you have ________ it.

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rejected

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Human-made channels for transporting water long distances.

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Aqueducts

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A form of government where the leader is elected by citizens with voting rights.

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republic

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Commoners like artisans, shopkeepers, and small farm owners were called:

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Plebains

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Gladiator, arena, circus, and gymnasium come from the ______________ language.

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Latin