Ancient Rome Vocabulary

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aqueduct

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a bridgelike structure that carries water from one area to another

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arena

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an enclosed area used for sports contests or entertainment

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assembly

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a group of lawmakers

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Christianity

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a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

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citizen

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a person who is an official member of a political body, such as a country

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colony

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a settlement set up and ruled by people from another country

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consul

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in the Roman Republic, a chief magistrate, was elected to the position every year

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culture

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a way of life, set of beliefs and customs, and language shared by a group of people

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democracy

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a form of government that is run by the people it serves

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elect

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to choose by voting