Ancient Rome

The language of the ancient Romans.

• Latin

• Patrician

Upper class of Romans; the ruling class.

• Barbarians

• Patricians

• Plebeians

The channels cut into stone and built to bring water into Rome.

• Aqueduct

• Togas

• Citizen

Came from the Plebeians. Elected the Consuls

• Assembly

• Legion

• Toga

Anyone NOT from the Roman Empire. People who did not speak Latin.

• Republic

• Barbarians

• Consuls

Typical Roman clothing:

• Gladiator

• Toga

• Plebeian

Governing body of ancient Rome. Came from the Patricians. Passed laws and collected taxes.

• Senate

• Toga

• Citizen

Any free person can appy to participate in the government - could vote, hold office, own property, have a lawful marriage. Must be male, free, 15 or older and born in Rome.

• Aqueduct

• Citizen

• Barbarian

Anyone who was from the Roman Empire and /or spoke latin.

• Barbarian

• Civilized

A system of government where people elect representatives to make decisions.

• Gladiator

• Plebeian

• Republic