Ancient Rome Vocabulary
Word
Name _________________________________
Definition
A human-made channel built to carry water
A long era of peace & safety in the Roman Empire; “Roman
Peace”
Open space in Rome that served as a marketplace and public
square
Wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in Ancient
Rome
A member of the common people in Ancient Rome
To reject; “I forbid”
A form of government in which the leader is not a king or
queen, but a person elected by citizens.
One of the two top government officials in Ancient Rome
Symbol
An important government official in Ancient Rome
In Ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power
temporarily during emergencies.