Roman Civilization

VocabularyChapter 9

Section 1 pp. 302-310

1.Vault - curved structure of stone or concrete forming a ceiling or roof

2. Satire -work that pokes fun at human weaknesses

3. Ode -poem that expresses emotions about life

4. Forum - open space in Rome that served as a marketplace and public square

5. Gladiator - in ancient Rome, person who fought animals and other people as public entertainment

6. Paterfamilias - “father of the family” name for the father of the household in ancient Rome

7. Rhetoric -public speaking

Section 2 pp. 268-276

8. Plague - disease that spreads quickly and kills many people

9. Inflation - period of rapidly increasing prices

10. Barter - to exchange goods without using money

11. Reform - change that tries to bring about an improvement

Section 3 pp. 277-283

12. Mosaic - picture made from many bits of colored glass, tile, or stone

13. Saint -Christian holy person

14. Regent -person who acts as a temporary ruler

BBC - History - Mosaics of Roman Britain Galleryhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/mosaics_gallery.shtml