Ancient Rome Vocab

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Mountain range in southern & Central Europe, 750 miles long, spanning 11 countries (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland).

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Alps

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Mountain region in Italy known for marble quarries and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BCE, which buried Pompeii.

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Apennines

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Centrally located open area in a city for public gatherings, speeches, shopping, worship, and socializing.

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Forum

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Region of ancient Gauls, a Celtic race, covering modern France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy.

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Gaul

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Ancient territory in west central Italy settled by Indo-European tribes, known as Latins.

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Latium

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Italy's 2nd longest river, over 250 miles, significant for its history.

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Tiber

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Men who fought each other or large animals for entertainment, often slaves or prisoners.

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Gladiator

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Early Roman family structure and the absolute ruler of the family.

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Paterfamilias

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Ancient Roman sports arena with U-shape, seating 150,000.

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Circus Maximus

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Largest Roman amphitheater for public spectacles, including gladiator fights and executions.

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Colosseum