Ancient Rome

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A structure built to supply Rome with running water

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aqueduct

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The flat central area in the amphitheatre where the gladiatorial fights took place

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arena

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A circular building, like a football stadium, for gladiatorial fights

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amphitheatre

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Name given by the Romans to a person who was not part of their empire

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barbarian

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The commander of a group of 80 legionaries

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centurion

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Ruler of the Roman Empire after the end of the republic

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Emporer

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Open meeting place of a Roman city or town

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forum

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Slave trained to the death

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Gladiator

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Roman army unit of about 5000 legionaries

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legion

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A highly trained foot-soldier in the Roman army

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legionary