Ancient Rome Vocabulary Challenge

Front

The Romans overthrew the Etruscan king and established a government where citizens elect their leaders.

Back

republic

Front

The Romans grouped soldiers into __________, each with 4-6,000 men.

Back

legions

Front

Ruling class of Rome: _____________________

Back

patricians

Front

Most Romans, including artisans and shopkeepers, were called ordinary people or _______________________

Back

plebeians

Front

Two patricians served as administrators over the government and army for one year each, known as ________________.

Back

consuls

Front

The Roman Senate was a group of 300 patrician men serving the republic for life.

Back

legislature

Front

Council of the Plebs elected officials called __________ to voice plebeian concerns.

Back

tribunes

Front

During crises, the senate appointed a __________ to lead the republic.

Back

dictator

Front

Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar formed the First ______________________ to rule Rome.

Back

Triumvirate

Front

Period of peace and prosperity during Augustus' reign:

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Pax Romana