to murder by a sudden or secret attack, often for political or religious reasons
to make something better by changing it, often in such a way as to right past wrongs
reform
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority
empire
focusing on efficiently producing a limited number of goods and services
specialization
a wealthy landowner in ancient Rome who held property, money, and a high position in government
patrician
people, societies, or other groups who rely on each other for survival or success
interdependent
a farmer, merchant, laborer, artisan, or soldier in ancient Rome
plebeian
an administrative region or political subdivision of certain countries, similar to a state
province
a form of government where people rule themselves through elected representatives
republic
worthy of respect
venerable
a powerful leader who controls the government and laws of a country
dictator
the governor of a province in ancient Rome
proconsul