| A | B |
|---|
| republic | government in which citizens who have right to vote select leaders |
| patrician | wealthy, upper class of Rome |
| plebian | ordinary citizen of Rome |
| veto | to forbid, reject a law |
| dictator | a person appointed to rule for 6 months in times of emergency |
| province | unit of an empire, each ruled by governor |
| aqueduct | structure that carries water |
| inflation | economic situation where there is more money of less value |
| Romulus and Remus | twin brothers, who according to legend founded Rome |
| Julius Caesar | Roman leader, dictator for life in 44BC, murdered by senators on March 15th 44BC |
| Augustus | first emperor of Rome |
| Nero | Roman emperor, known for mistreatment of Christians |
| Constantine | emperor of Rome, encouraged Christianity |
| Caligula | Roman emperor, believed to be insane |
| Marcus Aurelius | Roman emperor, good natured |
| Commodus | son of Marcus Aurelius, started the downfall of Rome |
| Italy | country,boot shaped peninsula |
| Rome | capital of Italy and Ancient Roman empire |
| Gaul | ancient coutry, presently its France |
| Colosseum | large amphitheater, site of gladiator battles |
| Circus Maximus | oval shaped arena, site of chariot races |
