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Ancient Rome
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6th Grade
01/29/2010

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Italy
Definition
Rome is located in this present day country.
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Etruscans
Definition
Powerful northern neighbors of Rome who took over in 600 B.C.
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Europe
Definition
Rome is located on this continent.
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Tiber River
Definition
River that runs through Rome.
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Brutus
Definition
Forced Tarquin from the throne.
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Aqueducts
Definition
Structures that carried water.
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Plebeians
Definition
The Poor class in Ancient Rome that made up 90% of the population.
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Patricians
Definition
The wealthy/rich class in Ancient Rome.
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Tribunes
Definition
Spoke for the poor class in Ancient Rome (helped the plebeians gain rights).
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Republic
Definition
Government in which the citizens have the right to vote and choose their leaders.
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Senate
Definition
The location where representatives served in a governing body.
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Nero
Definition
Emperor who poisoned his stepbrother and murdered his wife and mother.
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Julius Caesar
Definition
The greatest Roman leader who was named ruler for life.
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Dictator
Definition
Someone who has total control.
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Consuls
Definition
Two representatives who managed the government and army.
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Veto
Definition
A Latin word meaning "I forbid".
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Carthage
Definition
City state in North Africa that became a power in 300 BC and was Romes rival.
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Patriotism
Definition
A sense of pride in one's country.
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Hannibal
Definition
Carthaginian general who rode elephants into battle.
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Punic Wars
Definition
Three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
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Latin
Definition
The language that is the basis for many modern languages.
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Coliseum
Definition
The most famous Roman arena that sat 50,000 people.
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Gladiators
Definition
Professional fighters; slaves.
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Seneca
Definition
Roman writer who was disgusted by violence.
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Caligula
Definition
Emperor who thought he was a god and wanted his horse to be a senator.
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Claudius
Definition
Good emperor who worked hard to improve the laws of Rome.
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Markus Aurelius
Definition
the greatest of the "Five Good Emperors".
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Commodus
Definition
Marcus Aurelius' son who was lazy and violent.
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Constantinople
Definition
New city that was built by Constantine.
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Diocletian
Definition
A strong emperor who divided Rome into two parts: east and west.
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Augustus
Definition
First emperor of Rome.
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Appian Way
Definition
Most famous road in Rome.
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Pax Romana
Definition
Meaning "The Roman Peace".
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Concrete
Definition
A mixture of crushed stone, sand and water.
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Emperors
Definition
Ruler who ruled an empire.
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Rich people ate:
Definition
birds, fish, pork, dates, and olive oil with herbs
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Poor people ate:
Definition
Wheat, barley, olives, bread and meat scrapes.
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Roman children played with:
Definition
Marbles, dolls, chariots and animals.
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5 Roman Emperors:
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Augustus, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Marcus Aurelius.
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The people that went to were:
Definition
The wealthy children went to school.
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