| A | B |
| patrician | wealthy, aristocratic class |
| republic | government in which citizens elect leaders |
| plebeian | citizen who was not an aristocrat |
| Consul | one of two political officials who headed the executive branch |
| dictator | a leader given temporary absolute power during a crisis |
| tribune | an official who represented the plebeians |
| triumvirate | a three person ruling group |
| aqueduct | a channel built to carry water |