Rome Vocabulary

what does aqueduct mean

• A type of bird that lives near water
• An aqueduct is a structure designed to transport water from a remote source to a location where it is needed, typically using gravity to move the water through a series of arches or channels.
• A musical instrument made of water pipes
• A type of plant that grows in water

what is a villa

• A large and luxurious country residence
• A type of tropical fruit
• A type of boat used for fishing
• A small apartment in the city

what are patricans and plebians

• Patricians were the rulers of ancient Rome, while plebeians were the soldiers
• Patricians were the farmers in ancient Rome, while plebeians were the merchants
• Patricians were the slaves in ancient Rome, while plebeians were the politicians
• Patricians were the wealthy upper class in ancient Rome, while plebeians were the common people or lower class.

what is a senate

• A type of bird that can fly
• A type of dessert made with ice cream and cookies
• A type of car engine
• A deliberative assembly or upper house of a bicameral legislature

what is a tribune

• A form of ancient Roman currency
• A title or official position in ancient Rome
• A type of musical instrument
• A species of tropical bird

what was the pax romana

• A period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire
• A series of wars and conflicts in the Roman Empire
• A period of rapid expansion and conquest in the Roman Empire
• A time of economic collapse in the Roman Empire

what is a dictator

• A ruler with complete control over a country and its government
• A type of clothing
• A type of food
• A type of bird

what is a republic and representative

• A republic is a form of government and a representative is a person chosen to act on behalf of others.
• A republic is a type of animal and a representative is a type of zookeeper
• A republic is a type of car and a representative is a type of driver
• A republic is a type of fruit and a representative is a type of vegetable