| A | B |
|---|
| emperor | The ruler of an empire |
| gladiator | A professional fighter in ancient Rome |
| catacomb | An underground room used as a burial site |
| synagogue | A Jewish place of worship |
| disciple | One of a small group of people who followed Jesus |
| persecute | To punish |
| auction | To sell something to the highest bidder |
| pope | The leader of the Roman Catholic Church |
| pillage | To rob |
| vandal | A person who destroys roperty |
| patrician | A wealthly, powerful citizen of ancient Rome |
| plebian | A common citizen of ancient Rome |
| republic | A form of government in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders |
| representative | A person elected to represent the people |
| Senate | A governing body of the early Roman republic made up of PATRICIANS |
| consul | In ancient Rome, one of two officials who managed the government and the army |
| dictator | A person who has total control over the people |
| tribune | In ancient Rome, men who were appointed to protect the rights of plebians |
| patriotism | A sense of pride in one's country |
| caesar | An ancient Roman emperor |
