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pipeline/channel built to carry water to populated areas
Aqueduct
Republic
Form of government where leaders are elected by citizens who vote for them
Who was Hannibal
Carthage General
This happened to trade during Pax Romana
it increased & flourished
Plebians
Farmers, artisians, Merchants
Religious belief that is contrary to the official teachings of the church
Heresy
supreme governing body
Senate
Roman Emporers did this to distract people from the problems in the city
Free bread to poor; gladiator games; holidays & celebrations
Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire because
Used as scapegoats when things went wrong; seen as a threat; refused to worship Roman Gods
Pope
Head of the Roman Catholic Church
THis group of people made up the senate
Wealthy land owners
Official elected by plebiens to protect their rights
Tribune
This Emporer moved the Capital from Rome to Byzantium
Constantine
The 12 Tables are significant because of this...
Everyone is equal under the law
Dictator
political leader with absolute power to make laws & command the army
The first bishop
Peter
Consul
1 of 2 officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government
This Emporer burned down parts of Rome so he could build his own palace.
Nero
Gladiators were slaves that participated in this part of society
Fighters in the Colosseum
Martyr
A person who suffers/dies because of his/her beliefs
This helped spread Christianity across Rome
Peace of Pax Romana
Veto
block a government action
The emperor formerly known as Octavien
Augustus
These two powers fought in the Punic Wars
Rome & Carthage
Patrician
member of the wealthy, priviledged upper class