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Pax Romana |
A period of peace for the Roman Empire that began with the rule of Augustus in about 27 B.C. and lasted around 200 years. |
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civil war |
An armed conflict between groups within one country. |
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dictator |
A ruler who has absolute power. |
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aqueduct |
A high, arched structure built to carry water over long distances. |
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census |
A periodic count of all the people living in a country, city, or other region. |
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gladiator |
A roman athlete, usually a slave, criminal, or prisenor of war, who was forced to fight for the entertainment of the public. |
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Julius Caesar |
100- 44 B.C. Roman general who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.C. |
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Cleopatra |
69- 39 B.C. Ruler of the Egyptian government in Alexandria who backed Caesar in the civil war he waged 49- 45 B.C. |
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Augustus |
63 B.C.- A.D. 14 First Roman Emperor; won the civil war following Julius Caesar's assassination and went on to unify the empire and establish the Pax Romana. |
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Gaul |
An ancient reigon and Roman province that included most of present-day France. |
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Colosseum |
A large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place. |
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Pantheon |
A large, dome temple built in ancient Rome to honor many gods and goddess. |
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Pomeii |
An ancient city in southwestern Italy that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79; 41 degrees North, 14 degrees East. |