Chapter 9 Flashcards
Aeneas
Hero of the Trojan war who settled in Italy after Troy was destroyed
Romulus
Legendary hero who founded Rome
Remus
Twin of Romulus
Republic
Government in which citizens elect representatives to rule in their name
Patricians
Wealthy landowners who held high government positions in Ancient Rome
Plebeians
Commoners who were allowed to vote but not to hold government office in Ancient Rome
Senate
Powerful body of 300members that advised roman leaders
Consuls
Officials who led executive branch
Aqueducts
Artificial channels that carry water, sometimes over ached bridges
Colosseum
Roman stadium where Romans watched gladiator fights
Gladiators
Trained roman warriors
Jesus
Jewish teacher whose life and teaching became the basis of Christianity
Gospels
Four written accounts of life of Jesus
Disciples
Closets followers of Jesus
Parables
Stories with morals, often told by Jesus