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One of the 2 officials that led the ancient Roman Republic?
Consul
A form of government in which the citizens vote for their leader.
Republic
Wealthy upper class Roman
patrician
temporary ruler of 6 months in an emergency
dictator
an ordinary citizen
plebeian
What is an aqueduct?
a structure that carries water from a distant source
What is a colosseum?
A giant arena
What is each part of the Roman Empire known as?
province
What happens at the Circus Maximus?
chariot races
What is polytheistic?
many gods
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What kind of land formation is Rome found on?
peninsula
Who killed Julius Caesar?
The senators
Difference between Greek and Roman attitude?
Romans wanted to create things that were helpful.
How did Augustus want to rule?
He wanted to share power with the senate.
What was the Roman policy toward conquered people?
They were free as long as they did not cause trouble and payed taxes.
