| A | B |
|---|
| republic | gov't in which power lays with its citizens who select their leaders by voting |
| patrician | upper class in Rome |
| plebeian | lower class in Rome |
| tribune | plebeian representative |
| consul | one of two senators who directed the gov't for a one year term |
| dictator | a leader with absolute power appointed for a 6 month term |
| legion | 5,000 armed foot soldiers |
| senate | branch of Roman gov't chosen from the upper class and numbering 300 members |
| triumvirate | a group of three rulers |
| absolute ruler | one who has total control |
| pax romana | period of Roman peace and prosperity |
| gladiator | professional fighters of the Roman Empire |
| colosseum | amphitheater hosting 50,000 spectators |
| apostle | a disciple of Jesus |
| Diaspora | dispersal of the Jews |
| bishop | a priest supervising several local churches |
| hierarchy | levels of the church |
| pope | head of the Catholic Church |
| heresy | beliefs or actions that contradict the teachings of the church |
| inflation | drop in the value of money and a rise in prices |
| mercenaries | foreign soldiers who fight for money |
| amphitheater | an outdoor arena |
| circus maximus | the oldest and largest amphitheater |
| infrastructure | basic facilities/services needed for a society to function |
| law of succession | rule stating how the next emperor will be chosen |
| dole | public assistance |
| polytheism | a belief in many gods |
| faction | a group within a larger group |
| messiah | savior |
| gospels | Matthew, Mark, Luke and John |
| martyr | person who suffers or dies for a cause |
| bicameral | consisting of two parts or houses |
| indemnity | payment for hurt, loss or damage during wartime |
| Pyrrhic victory | a victory with great loss |
| tribute | payment in return for protection |
| codify | to write down laws |
| veto | Latin word for "I forbid" |
| latifundia | a large estate or plantation |
| monotheism | a belief in one god |
| zealot | a very committed person |
