Rome Flashcards
(27 cards)
Monarchy
Govt ruled by one person. King or queen
A govt, no king or queen
Republic
Patrician
Rich land owner
Plebian
Common people / lowest class
A roman cop
Tribune
Protects interest of people and rights
Senator
Member of senate
Law making body
Caesar
Roman emperor
Armed forces
Legion
Carthage
Ancient city in North Africa
Caused trouble
Pax Romana
Roman peace
Innovation
Encourage trade/exchange
A fighter who battled at public shows by force
Gladiator
Where gladiators fight until death
A large dome
Entertainment
Coliseum
Delivers running water in Rome
Aqueduct
Ears Rome last capital city
Byzantium/ Constantinople
Who legalized Christianity
Roman emperor Constantine
What language was spoken in Rome
Latin
Goth
Germanic people who conquered Rome
Trouble
What holds 50 000 people in Rome where slaves put on the show
Coliseum
Non roman person
Barbarian
Invaders from the East
Huns
Who was the first king of Italy
Odoacer
Roman influences in law
Basis of legal code
Roman influences in language
Latin as a common language
Roman influences in art
Famous paintings/ painters