| A | B |
|---|
| Dictator | A ruler with absolute authority. |
| Veto | To refuse to approve. |
| Plebeians | The second class people of Rome- farmers, merchants, workers. |
| Provinces | Self-govering regions. |
| Patricians | The descendants of Rome's earliest settlers. |
| Consuls | Two members elected from the senate. |
| Tribunes | A plebian offical who could attend meetings of the senate in Rome. |
| Senate | A council of representatives. |
| Republic | A form of government that elects leaders to make decisions. |
| Acid rain | Water mixed with gases caused by burning fossil fuels like oil. |
| Policies | Plans. |
| Forum | A public square. |
| Aqueduct | Uses bridges and canals to carry water from place to place. |
| Basilicas | Huge marble government buildings. |
| Gladiators | Slaves and prisoners forced to fight often to their death. |
| Census | A count of a country's people. |
| Legions | A well trained army that divides into large groups. |
| Christianity | the name of the Religon of the Christians. |
| Gospels | Writings which mean "good news". |
| Old Testament | The first part of the Bible containing same book as the Jewish Bible. |
| New Testment | The part of the Christian Bible which tells about the life and teachings of Jesus. |
| Martyrs | People who suffer or die for their beliefs. |
| Apostles | 12 trusted followers of Jesus. |
| Messiah | A wise leader who would establish the Kingdom of God. |
| Crucifixion | To be put to death by being nailed to the cross. |
| Telscoping time line | a time time that helps you take a closer look at a long-time ago. |
