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Roman Vocabulary

Roman Vocabulary. Christianity Monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus codification of law Writing laws down so all people were protected by them consuls Serve one year terms, command the army and direct the government, limited powers. Roman Vocabulary. Jesus Christ

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Roman Vocabulary

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  1. Roman Vocabulary • Christianity • Monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus • codification of law • Writing laws down so all people were protected by them • consuls • Serve one year terms, command the army and direct the government, limited powers

  2. Roman Vocabulary • Jesus Christ • Man born sometime between 4 and 6 B.C. in Judea. Taught a belief in one god. Was executed by the Romans in 29 A.D. • Latin • Language spoken and written by the Romans • legions • Large military units consisting of 5,000 foot soldiers

  3. Roman Vocabulary • missionary • religious travelers who risked their lives to bring religious beliefs to other lands • patricians • Wealthy landowners who held most of the power. • Pax Romana • 207 years of Roman Peace

  4. Roman Vocabulary • plebeians • Common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population • republics • Government in which power rests with the citizens who vote for their leaders • Roman citizenship • Free born males

  5. Roman Vocabulary • Roman Empire • The lands and peoples subject to the authority of ancient Rome • Senate • Aristocratic branch of the government with both legislative and administrative duties • tribunes • Representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians • veto • A vote that blocks a decision

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