Ancient Rome Key Terms
Name: _____________________________________ Date: _____________
Section: _______________________
Ancient Rome Key Terms
Directions:
1) Create a definition for each of the following Ancient Rome key terms. You can refer
to your history textbook, class notes & discussions, and other available sources. (Make
sure that the information you find is specific to Ancient Rome.)
2) Type the definitions in your own words.
3) Pick 10 of the key terms. For each term, write a comprehensive sentence (one that
shows the meaning of the word).
4) A printed copy is due on the day of the test, so study these words throughout the
unit.
1. Augustus
2. aqueduct
3. coliseum
4. Constantine
5. consul
6. dictator
7. empire
15. patrician
16. Pax Romana
17. plebeian
18. province
19. republic
8. the Etruscans
9. Forum
10. inflation
11. Julius Caesar
12. manumission
13. Marc Antony
14. Nero
20. Romulus
21. tribune
22. triumvirate
23. Senate
Out of 20 points
5
7
5
3
points
points
points
points
for
for
for
for
completeness
quality and accuracy of definitions
quality and accuracy of sentences
being typed, proofread, and stapled
-3 points if not printed and stapled at the beginning of class.
-5 points for each day late.
-10 points if identical definitions as someone else.