a period of time when a country is controlled by military force
occupation
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
all time before now
the past
an area, usually including many countries, ruled by an emperor or empress
empire
to defeat, usually in a war or a battle
conquer
soldiers on horses
cavalry
to enter, using force
invade
a heavy object swung or rammed against a door or wall to break it down
battering ram
a person who studies past human life, by looking at objects and other evidence
archeologist
to murder an important person, usually for political or religious reasons
assassinate
a large, powerful crossbow
ballista
able to read and write
literate
an important Roman official in charge of a conquered country
governor
a group of 80 men in the Roman army; a period of 100 years
century
to rise in opposition or armed resistance against a government or leader
rebel
the name given to tribes that the Romans considered to be uncivilized
barbarians
a machine that was used to throw large rocks
onager
the soldier in charge of a century
centurion
clothing that is worn to protect the body
armour
a regular payment given as a reward for doing a job for a long time
pension