| A | B |
|---|
| Colosseum | Rome's largest arena. It was the stage of many battles. |
| Aqueduct | System of bridges and canals that was used to carry water. |
| Pompeii | Roman city that was destroyed by a volcano. |
| Punic Wars | Wars Rome fought against Carthage. |
| Twelve Tables | Roman laws recorded on tablets and posted in the Forum. |
| Persecuted | Punished for your beliefs |
| Gladiators | Slaves and prisoners who were forced to fight, often to the death. |
| Crow | The device that the Romans created to turn a sea battle into a "land" battle during the first Punic War. |
| Christianity | Religion based on the teachings of Jesus. |
| Patricians | Rich and powerful nobles |
| Veto | Prohibit actions of other officals |
| Tribunes | Plebeian elected officals |
| Senate | Council of wealthy/powerful Romans |
| Forum | Public meeting place |
| Consuls | Two most powerful magistrates in Rome |
| Republic | Government where people elect their leaders |
| Plebeians | Common people; peasants, craftspeople, etc. |
| Vesuvius | Volcano near Pompeii |
| Martyrs | People who suffer death for their religious beliefs |
