Ancient Rome Vocab

What does the term "Etruscan" refer to?

• A type of ancient Roman architecture

• An ancient inhabitant of Etruria, a land in north and central Italy

• A style of Greek painting

• A Roman gladiator

What is a "Gladiator"?

• A Roman senator

• A type of Roman sculpture

• A person trained to fight for public entertainment

• A Greek philosopher

What does "Greco-Roman" mean?

• Pertaining to modern Greek and Roman cultures

• Having the characteristics of Roman culture with a strong Greek influence

• A type of ancient language

• A Roman military strategy

What term was used in the Roman Republic to describe a member of the upper, ruling class?

• Plebeian

• Consul

• Patrician

• Tribune

Who were considered the common people in the Roman Republic?

• Senators

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Tribunes

What is a republic?

Who were the Latins?

• A Germanic tribe that invaded Roman territories.

• An Italic tribe which included the early inhabitants of the city of Rome.

• A Celtic tribe known for their advanced metalwork.

• A Slavic group that settled in the Balkans.

What is an aqueduct?

• A type of ancient weapon used in Rome.

• A public bath used in ancient civilizations.

• An artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.

• A road built by the Romans for military purposes.

What was a dictator in the context of the Roman Republic?

• A leader elected by the people to serve for a lifetime.

• A military leader with temporary absolute power during emergencies.

• A person granted absolute power.

• A high priest in charge of religious ceremonies in Rome.

What does "Pax Romana" refer to?

• The type of government in ancient Rome

• The peace that existed between different nationalities within the Roman Empire

• A famous battle in Roman history

• The name of a Roman Emperor