| A | B |
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| Republic | a form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting |
| Dictator | a ruler who has complete power over a country |
| Consuls | two elected officials of the Roman Republic who commanded the army and were supreme judges |
| Emperor | the ruler of an empire |
| Pax Romana | 200 year period of peace in Rome |
| Aqueduct | a structure that carries water over long distances |
| Insatiable | impossible to satisfy |
| Corrupt | dishonest |
| Assassinate | to murder for political reasons |
| Unruly | hard to control |
| Christianity | the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ |
| Influence | to change or affect something |
| Classical | referring to the cultures of ancient Greece or Rome |
| Sanctuary | a shelter from danger or hardship |
| Perspective | point of view |
| Tragedy | a serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character |
| Comedy | a humorous form of drama that often includes slapstick and satire |
| Amphora | an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck |
| Philosopher | thinker who seeks wisdom and ponders questions about life |
| Logic | a system of reasoning |
| Hygiene | conditions and practices that promote health |
| Domain | territory over which rule or control is exercised |
