Social Studies Chapter Flash Cards

Question 1

Patrician

Answer 1

A wealthy, powerful citizen of ancient Rome.

Question 2

Plebeian

Answer 2

A common citizen of ancient Rome.

Question 3

Republic

Answer 3

A form of government in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders.

Question 4

Representative

Answer 4

A person elected to represent the people.

Question 5

Senate

Answer 5

A governing body in which ancient Roman representatives served.

Question 6

Consul

Answer 6

In ancient Rome, one of two officials who managed the government and the army.

Question 7

Dictator

Answer 7

A person who has total control over the people.

Question 8

tribune

Answer 8

In ancient Rome men who were appointed to protect the rights of plebeians.

Question 9

Patriotism

Answer 9

A sense of pride in one’s country.

Question 10

Caesar

Answer 10

An ancient Roman emperor.

Question 11

Emporer

Answer 11

The ruler of an empire.

Question 12

Gladiator

Answer 12

In ancient Rome, a professional fighter.

Question 13

Synagogue

Answer 13

A Jewish place of worship.

Question 14

disciple

Answer 14

One of a small group of people who followed Jesus.

Question 15

Persecute

Answer 15

To punish.

Question 16

Auction

Answer 16

To sell something to the highest bidder.

Question 17

Pope

Answer 17

The leader of a Roman Catholic Church.

Question 18

Pillage

Answer 18

To Rob.

Question 19

Vandal

Answer 19

A person who destroy’s property.

Question 20

Catacomb

Answer 20

An underground room used as a burial site.