Roman Vocabulary

Question 1

A group of nobles who advised the king

Answer 1

Senate

Question 2

One of two rulers and chief judges in the ancient Roman Republic

Answer 2

Consul

Question 3

A Roman who belonged to a wealthy family

Answer 3

Patrician

Question 4

A member of the lower social classes in ancient Rome

Answer 4

Plebeian

Question 5

A group of about 6,000 foot soldiers in the army of ancient Rome

Answer 5

Legion

Question 6

Government without a monarch

Answer 6

Republic

Question 7

An official of ancient Rome who protected the rights of the common people

Answer 7

Tribune

Question 8

A raised pipe designed to carry water to towns and cities

Answer 8

Aqueduct

Question 9

A person who endures hardship without complaining

Answer 9

Stoic

Question 10

In ancient Rome, a trained fighter who battled other gladiators

Answer 10

Gladiator

Question 11

A large, oval, roofless building like a modern sports stadium

Answer 11

Circus Maximus

Question 12

A hired soldier

Answer 12

Mercenary

Question 13

A round, curved roof

Answer 13

Dome

Question 14

A tunnel with a curved roof (longer than an arch)

Answer 14

Vault

Question 15

A doorway with a curved roof

Answer 15

Arch