ancient rome 2 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is a Gladius?
A short sword used by Roman soldiers.
What is a Legion?
The main unit of the Roman army, generally having around 5400 soldiers.
What is a Mosaic?
A type of art using small tiles made of glass or stone to create a picture.
What is an Orator?
A talented public speaker, an important skill for Roman leaders.
What is a Paterfamilias?
The man who was leader of the Roman family, having complete power over his wife and children.
What is a Patrician?
A member of the original elite land-owning families of Rome.
What is a Plebeian?
A common person or person not of the patrician class.
What is a Praetor?
A high ranking official in the Roman government.
What is a Province?
An area of the Roman empire that was outside Italy.
What is a Quaestor?
An official of the Roman government who supervised various financial affairs.
What is a Republic?
A country where the government is run by elected officials rather than by a king or emperor.
What is Rhetoric?
The art of public speaking used to inform, motivate, or persuade an audience.
What is the Senate?
A group of prestigious men who advised the consuls.
What is a Tribune?
An elected representative of the Plebeian Council who could veto laws made by the Senate.
What is a Toga?
A long robe worn by Roman citizens, generally white with color markings for high ranking officials.
