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Roman Civilization

Roman Civilization. Vocabulary Chapter 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 .

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Roman Civilization

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  1. Roman Civilization Vocabulary Chapter 9

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 6. Paterfamilias - “father of the family” name for the father of the household in ancient Rome 7. Rhetoric-public speaking

  5. 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

  6. 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

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

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