Rome Vocab

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Used to carry water to cities, characterized by three levels of arches.

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Aqueduct

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Monotheistic religion founded by Jesus of Nazareth, based on Judaism.

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Christianity

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Entertainment venue for gladiator fights in Ancient Rome

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Colosseum

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Center of Roman Government and politics

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Forum

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Devaluation of currency (money worth less)

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Inflation

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Upper class with rights and responsibilities in the Roman Republic

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Patrician

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200 years of peace and prosperity

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Pax Romana

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Lower class in ancient Rome underrepresented in the Republic

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Plebian

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Form of democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

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Republic

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Roman laws stating "innocent until proven guilty"

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Twelve Tables