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Key Vocabulary of Roman Civilization: Insights from Chapter 9

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Explore essential vocabulary from Roman Civilization, covering concepts pivotal to understanding this ancient culture. This chapter discusses various terms including "vault", a structural innovation in Roman architecture; "satire", which critiques human weaknesses; and the role of "gladiators" in public entertainment. Additionally, it touches on social structure with "paterfamilias", and economic conditions like "inflation" and "barter". Discover how these terms reflect the complexities of Roman life, from public spaces like the "forum" to cultural expressions such as "mosaics" and "odes".

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Key Vocabulary of Roman Civilization: Insights from Chapter 9

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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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