Ancient Rome Vocab

Republic

A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.

Pax Romana

A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180.

Aqueduct

A raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities

Consul

An elected official who led the Roman Republic

Patrician

In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class.

Tribune

In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.

12 tables

Rome's first code of written laws

plebeian

a commoner, belonging to the lower class

disciple

a follower of a person or belief