Unit 3: Ancient Rome Vocab Study (MC Only)

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Large circular building without a roof, with rows of seats; used in ancient Rome for contests and spectacles.

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amphitheater

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Structure like a bridge carrying water across a river or valley

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aqueduct

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Work of designing and building roads, bridges, machines, etc.

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engineering

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Land owned or controlled by a country, ruler, or military force.

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territory

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A political system where one country rules many others.

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Imperialism

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A person elected by citizens to act for them.

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representative

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Elected leaders of ancient Rome representing plebeians; a branch of the Roman Republic.

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tribune

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Complete power ruler in modern times, or temporary power in Roman times.

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dictator

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Elected officials in the Roman Republic who commanded the army and had veto power.

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consul

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Lawmaking body and most powerful branch in ancient Rome's Republic

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senate