Ancient Rome
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- Romulus
- (Roman mythology) founder of Rome
- Martyr
- one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
- Disciple
- someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
- Spartacus
- a gladiator who lead a slave revolt
- Cincinnatus
- Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue
- Consul
- a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
- Octavian
- Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC
- Tiber River
- Rome lies on the banks of the river
- Tarquin
- according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC)
- Tribune
- A representative for the Plebians
- Dictator
- a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
- Constantine
- Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337)
- Remus
- (Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus
- Diocletian
- He was a general that became emperor in A.D. 284, introduced reforms
- Patrician
- of the hereditary aristocracy or ruling class of ancient Rome or medieval Europe
- Province
- the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
- Carthage
- an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis
- Nero
- Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
- Messiah
- the awaited king of the Jews
- Apostle
- (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
- Julius Caesar
- conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
- Italian Peninsula
- a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe extending into the Mediterranean Sea
- Gladiator
- (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
- Etruscans
- people from Etruria , ( north of Rome) that took control of Rome and Latium. Ruled Rome for more than 100 years. Built up Rome, streets, temples. Skilled metal workers Rome became rich from mining and trade
- Plebian
- an ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman republic