ancient rome Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
what is Pax romana
A
roman peace
2
Q
what is an auquaduct
A
a bridge like structure that carries water into the cities
3
Q
what /who is a patrician
A
the wealthiest fammilies
4
Q
what/who is a plebiean
A
the poor people with no say in what goes
5
Q
what is the civil war
A
war between groups from different countrys
6
Q
what is inflation
A
period when prices shoot upward
7
Q
what is a census
A
a count of every living person in a country
8
Q
what is counsol
A
an elected leader of ancient rome
9
Q
what is a republic
A
a government in which the leaders are voted into office
10
Q
what is a tribune
A
the group that defended the plebeian rights
11
Q
Christianity
A
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus christ
