Ancient Rome Vocabulary

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A very large area controlled by a king or one leader.

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empire

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A government in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders.

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republic

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A structure built to carry water over long distances in ancient Rome.

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aqueduct

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An official in ancient Rome who was elected to represent the people.

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magistrate

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The first king who established Rome in 753 B.C.

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Romulus

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Weapon with a spear at the end that could be throw by the soldiers.

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Javelin

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Who became the first dictator of Rome in 453 B.C., marking the beginning of the end of the republic? Options: Augustus, Julius Caesar, Nero, Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus

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Julius Caesar

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Any person who was not born in Rome. Romans thought they were uneducated and uncultured.

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Barbarians

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Huge arena built after the fire in Rome where special events were held.

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Colosseum

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First emperor to bring Christianity to Rome.

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Constantine the Great