ancient rome Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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patricians
A
wealthy elites who ran the roman empire
2
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plebeians
A
the vast majority of the population that were poor , lived in insulae blocks and worked for a living
3
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republic
A
where the wealthy elite ruled the city through the senate
4
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forum
A
large town square that was the centre of business and trade
5
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amphitheatre
A
where gladiatoral games were held
6
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domus
A
a patrician house in a town
7
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dole
A
a payment of free grain
8
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manumission
A
the freeing of a slave by their master after many years of services
9
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polytheists
A
the beleif in many gods
10
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monotheists
A
the belief in one god
