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Chapter 8 Ancient Rome

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHAPTER 8 VOCAB

BY CADE

Volcano

An opening in the surface that explodes molten rock

SICILY

AN ISLAND THAT ITALY LOOKS LIKE ITS KICKING

Alps

Europes highest mountain, extending in an arc from the mediterranean coast to the penisula
Photo by ffrg0

Tiber river

A river flowing southward from north-central italy across the latium plain, and into the tyrrhenian sea\

plebeian

A common farmer, trader, or craftworker in ancient Rome

patrician

A member of the noble families who controlled all power in early ancient rome

republic

a form of government in which citizens elect a person to speak act for them

representative

a person who is elected by citizens or act for them
Photo by DonkeyHotey

senate

the lawmaking body and most powerful branch of government in ancient rome
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tribute

An elected leader for ancient rome

consul

one of two elected officials of the roman republic

twelve tables

The earliest written collection of roman laws

punic wars

a fight between Rome and carthage in the 200s B.C., ending in Rome victory
Photo by Doeki

hannibal

Carthaginian general in the second punic war
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civil war

n armed war between two groups within one country 
Photo by Nrbelex

dictator

a ruler who has absolute power 

pax romana

a 200 year period with peace 
Photo by Rennett Stowe

gladiator

Photo by sammydavisdog

census

A periodic count of all people living in a country, city, or other region
Photo by Ted and Jen

augusts

Roman emperor; established the pax romana

julius caesar

Roman general who became the republic dictator in 45 B.C.
Photo by mharrsch

pompeii

an ancient city in southwester Italy that was buried by ashes when a volcano exploded

cleopatra

Egyptian queen who who help king julius in a civil war in rome 
Photo by Dr Case

colosseum

A large stadium in ancient rome where athletic events take place
Photo by 7Bart

new testament

The second part of the christian bible

messiah

A special leader of the jewish people believe will be sent by god to guide them
Photo by Hamed Saber

christianity

A religion based on the teaching of jesus
Photo by VinothChandar

parable

A simple story that contains a message of truth

Crucifixion

Execution of the cross
Photo by jmortonscott

bishop

A church official who leads a large group of christians in a particular religion
Photo by Arnasia

pope

bishop, or church leader, of rome and head of Catholic church
Photo by Sam2907

jesus

Jewish religion leader whose teachings became the face of christianity 

peter

One of the twelve apost
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paul

FOLLOWER OF JESUS WHO HELPED SPREAD CHRISTIANITY
Photo by TheRevSteve

constantine

A ROMAN EMEROR
Photo by profzucker

persecution

A POLICY OF ARRESTING, INJURING OR KILLING MEMBERS OF A RELIGIOUS GROUP
Photo by Ashnag

The end

Chapter 8 Ancient rome by: cade
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