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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 |