Geography of Ancient Rome - Vocabulary

1. The capital city of the Roman civilization, founded about 700 B.C.E.

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2. A roman outdoor arena in which public games, such as chariot races, were held.

• Circus Maximus
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3. Roman king of the gods.

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4. To make changes to an existing object or way for doing things.

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5. A large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were held.

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6. An ancient inhabitant of a land in north and central Italy. Neighbors to the Romans.

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7. A person trained to fight for public entertainment.

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8. A classical Roman poet, author of Aeneid.

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9. An underground irrigation system invented by the Etruscans.

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10. Having characteristics of Roman culture with a strong Greek influence is called....

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