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Roman Empire

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an area, usually including many countries, ruled by an emperor or empress

empire

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to enter, using force

invade

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to defeat, usually in a war or a battle

conquer

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a large, powerful crossbow

ballista

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a heavy object swung or rammed against a door or wall to break it down

battering ram

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a machine that was used to throw large rocks

onager

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soldiers on horses

cavalry

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the soldier in charge of a century

centurion

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a group of 80 men in the Roman army; a period of 100 years

century

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a large group within the Roman army

legion

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tribes who lived in Britain at the time of the Roman invasion. The Romans called these people “Britons”

celts

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things that people trade, for example food, tools, clothing and luxury items

goods

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a group of families and relatives who have the same customs and beliefs

tribe

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a bridge with a stone channel to carry fresh water into towns from a river or lake

aqueduct

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a Roman building used as a council chamber and law court

basilica

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the ideas, customs and behavior of a group of people, shown in everything from language, food and clothing through to art, music and literature

culture

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