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Park/Ho Rome
Ancient Rome
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History
9th Grade
03/14/2011

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gladiator
Definition
- a man who fights for his freedom in the Colosseum
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Republic
Definition
A form of government where citizens choose representatives
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Romulus & Remus
Definition
Brothers that were supposedly raised by a wolf and Romulus killed Remus to become king of Rome
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Theodosius
Definition
a Roman historian
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Aqueducts
Definition
A system made by Roman engineers to transport water
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Etruscans
Definition
People who lived in Tuscany and ruled over Rome for a little bit, inspired Romans, and were destroyed by Romans
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Empire
Definition
When a country takes over others to form an empire
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Twelve Tables
Definition
laws the Romans followed
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Colosseum
Definition
where people went to watch "games"
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Latin
Definition
The language the Romans spoke
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Monarchy
Definition
when there is one absolute ruler
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Punic wars
Definition
series of wars between Rome and Carthage
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Patricians
Definition
aristocratic landowners
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Plebians
Definition
poor people, commonerswealthy citizens of Rome who usually took part in government
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Hannibal
Definition
Carthaginian general
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Pax Romana
Definition
Period of peace and prosperity in Rome
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Legions
Definition
military units of the ancient Roman army
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Circus Maximus
Definition
A giant chariot racing stadium
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Julius Caesar
Definition
an ambitious leader who brought order to Rome
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Pantheon
Definition
a building in Rome dedicated to all the gods
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Apostles
Definition
followers of Jesus
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Appian Way
Definition
one of the earliest and most strategic Roman roads
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Tribunes
Definition
the officials who helped the Plebians protect their rights
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Latifundias
Definition
large agricultural estates
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Gospel
Definition
a written account that describes life, death and Jesus
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