| A | B |
| legend | an old, well-known tale, usually more entertaining that truthful |
| shrine | A hole (set apart) building or place that is important for gods or spirits |
| conquer | to defeat and take control of an enemy |
| toga | a loose outer cloth worn draped around the body of Ancient Romans |
| villa | a large, rich Ancient Roman country house that was built around a courtyard |
| legion | a unit of soldiers in the Roman Army |
| forum | the town square of an Ancient Roman city |
| plebeian | the working class of Rome |
| patrician | the wealthy, powerful class of Rome |
| slave | the powerless, poor class of Rome |
| centurion | a Roman officer or commander |
| colosseum | a circular arena built in Rome where gladiator fights and chariot races were held |
| senator | a Roman that was a member of the Senate |
| gladiators | men and women trained to fight in specific styles, often to the death, for Roman entertainment |
| aqueduct | a raised channel of water that was supported by a series of arches |