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| Colosseum | a famous arena |
| Augustus | Ancient Roman emperor whose rule began a long period of prosperity and peace called the Pax Romana, or "the Roman Peace," |
| Caligula | Cruel ancient Roman emperor who was assassinated by members of his body guard |
| Claudius | Ancient Roman emperor after Caligula who tried to improve conditions in the Empire |
| Nero | Ancient Roman emperor upon whose death civil war broke out |
| Marcus Aurelius | A.D. 121 180 Ancient Roman philosopher who was perhaps thegreates of Rome's "Five Good Emperors" |
| Seneca | Roman writer who opposed the gladitorial fights |
| emperor | the ruler of an empire |
| gladiator | in ancient Rome, a professional fighter |
| Pax Romana | "Roman Peace," a time when ancient Rome was prosperous and peaceful |
