Ancient Rome Terminology

Tenement Housing

• Expensive, luxury apartments for the wealthy.

• Cheap, poorly built apartments where many poor Romans lived.

• Spacious houses with gardens for middle-class families.

• Modern high-rise buildings with amenities.

Plebeians

• The upper class of ancient Rome, including senators and nobles.

• The lower class of ancient Rome, including workers and farmers.

• A group of wealthy merchants in ancient Rome.

• The military leaders of ancient Rome.

Romance Languages

• Languages that developed from Greek, such as Italian and Portuguese.

• Languages that developed from Latin, such as Spanish and French.

• Languages that are primarily spoken in Asia, such as Mandarin and Hindi.

• Languages that are derived from Germanic roots, such as English and Dutch.

Legacy

• The way a culture continues to impact future societies.

• A historical event that has no relevance today.

• A type of traditional clothing worn in ancient times.

• A form of government that existed in the past.

Patricians

• The ruling class of ancient Rome, made up of wealthy landowners.

• A group of common citizens in ancient Rome.

• The military leaders of ancient Rome.

• The religious leaders of ancient Rome.

Grain Supply

• The distribution of wheat and other food to Roman citizens.

• A tax imposed on grain production in ancient Rome.

• The process of importing grain from neighboring countries.

• A festival celebrating the harvest of grains.

Overcrowding

• A situation where too many people live in a small space.

• A method of increasing population density in urban areas.

• A term used to describe a lack of resources in a community.

• A phenomenon where people migrate to rural areas.

Entertainment

• The use of games, performances, and sports to entertain people.

• A form of art that involves visual and auditory elements.

• A method of communication through written text.

• An activity that involves physical exertion and skill.

Colosseum

• A large, open-air arena in Rome used for gladiator fights and other events.

• A famous museum in Paris known for its art collections.

• An ancient temple dedicated to the gods in Greece.

• A modern stadium used for football matches in London.

Circus (Roman)

• A place where Romans watched chariot races, fights, and other shows.

• A type of food popular in ancient Rome.

• A festival celebrating the gods of Rome.

• A military training ground for Roman soldiers.