| A | B |
|---|
| patriarch | a bishop of an important city, who exercised authority over all bishops in his area |
| clergy | people who are allowed to conduct Christian services |
| martyr | a person who suffers or is killed for his or her beliefs |
| diaspora | the dispersion of any people from their homeland |
| monotheistic | belief in one god |
| apostle | leader or teacher of a new faith, including the 12 disciples of Jesus |
| sect | a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those a larger group |
| polytheistic | belief if multiple deities |
| messiah | a savior sent by God |
| pope | bishop of Rome who claimed authority over all bishops |
| bishop | high church official responsible for everyone in his diocese |
| dictator | ruler with complete authority |
| republic | a form of government that is responsible for its people |
| tribune | an official from the plebeian class |
| legion | the basic unit of the Roman army |
| nomadic | moving from one place to another frequently, aimlessly, and without pattern |
| consul | elected official from the patrician class |
| veto | to block a law |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman lower class |
| patrician | a member from the Roman upper class |
