ImPoRtAnT TeRmS To KnOw: ChApTeR 2 System of government where the people vote for their leaders.
A Roman soldier who was part of the 5,000 men in a legion. The wealthy, aristocratic population of Rome. The poorer working class population of Rome. Large houses owned by patricians.
The open square at the centre of a patrician’s domus. The garden in the domus with columns surrounding it.
Four- or five-storey apartment blocks in which the plebeians lived. A short-sleeved, knee-length garment worn by Romans. A long garment that Roman men draped over their tunics. The ankle-length garment a female Roman wore.
Elected leaders of the Roman Republic. They held the position for one year. Members of the Senate. They looked after the affairs of Rome. The main meal of the day for a Roman. Free grain given to the poor.
Where plebeians bought their takeaway meals. The venue for the chariot racing in Rome. It could hold over 200,000 people.
The venue in Rome where gladiatorial and other games took place. It could hold 70,000 people.
When people believe in many gods rather than one god. Underground tunnels where Christians met and buried their dead. Concrete structures designed to bring water from the mountains to the cities.