Rome Vocab flashcard

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Type of government where people elect leaders to make laws.

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Republic

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Council of wealthy Romans managing the city.

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Senate

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People who could participate in government.

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Citizen

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Large public square in Rome for citizen discussions.

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Forum

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Auditorium in Rome, capacity 50,000.

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Colosseum

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A government with diverse peoples and lands under one ruler.

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Empire

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Channels for transporting water over long distances.

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Aqueducts

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Period of peace lasting 200 years - Roman peace.

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Pax Romana

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Religion based on teachings of Jesus that began in the Roman Empire.

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Christianity

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Language spoken by Romans, basis for many modern languages.

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Latin