Rome Vocabulary Review

laws written on 12 tablets in 451 BC, they were the foundation of Roman Law

• Consul

• Republic

• 12 Tables

• Empire

One of the two annually elected chief magistrates, together they ruled the republic. The work of these two men in the Roman republic would resenble that of American presidents. They were part of the executive branch of the Roman Republic.

• Consul

• Republic

• 12 Tables

• Empire

A group of 3 men holding power, there were two of these in Ancient Rome. It was a part of the executive branch of the Roman Republic.

• 12 Tables

• Polytheism

• Province

• Triumvirate

A division of certain countries or empires, similar to states in the United States.

• 12 Tables

• Polytheism

• Province

• Triumvirate

A ruler with total power over a country and that typically gained that power by force.

• Republic

• Plebein

• Dictator

• Patrician

A Roman aristocrate or nobleman that made up the upper class.

• Republic

• Plebein

• Dictator

• Patrician

A commoner belonging to the commoner or middle class in Ancient Rome.

• Republic

• Plebein

• Dictator

• Patrician

A belief or worship of multiple gods or goddesses.

• Republic

• Polytheism

• Tribune

• Rule of Law

A form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives. It also has an eleted or nominated leader like a President or Consul.

• Republic

• Polytheism

• Tribune

• Rule of Law

An official iin the Roman republic chosen by the Plebeians to lok out for them and their interests.

• Republic

• Polytheism

• Tribune

• Rule of Law