Ancient Rome Vocab Review

Ruler of an empire (like a dictator)

A system that carried water throughout the Roman Empire

What is a peninsula?

Made up of plebians who helped decided laws

Latin for “Roman Peace”

A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus/ it began in the Roman Empire

How and why people, ideas and animals travel from place to place.

Ordinary citizens/poor farmers

Also known as Octavian or honored one was the first ruler of the Roman Empire

A group of 300 patricians who served for life, helped the consuls, and made laws

An official who led the Ancient Roman republic

Exact point where a place is located

Veto

Became dictator of Rome and tried to help establish order in Rome. He was murdered by a group of senators who wanted him out of power

Upper class/Wealthy landowners

A warrior who is thought to be less civilized/referred to the German tribes that attacked the Roman Empire

A form of government in which the citizens have the right to vote and select their leaders. The leaders govern according to the law.