Ancient Rome Terminology

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Empire

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a very large area controlled by a king or one leader

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Republic

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ruled by elected officials

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King Romulus

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king who first established Rome

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Aqueducts

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man-made channels that brought water into the cities from the river

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Barbarians

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any person who was not born in Rome

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Julius Caesar

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first dictator of Rome

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Colosseum

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huge arena where special events were held

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Constantine

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first emperor to bring Christianity to Rome

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Patricians

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Roman citizens who were considered nobility

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Plebians

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Roman citizens who were farmers, merchants, and workers