LEGION SMALLER UNIT OF THE ROMAN ARMY MADE UP OF ABOUT 6,000 SOLDIERS

patrician wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in ancient Rome

republic form of government in which the leader is not a king or queen but a person elected by citizens

Plebeian member of the common people in Ancient Rome 

veto to reject

dictator in ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies

aqueduct human-made channel built to carry water

Coliseum -a ring or stadium for fight and entertainment .

Circus maximum -ancient chariot racing stadium in Rome 

Pax Romana (“Roman Peace”) long era of peace and safety in the Roman Empire