Ancient Rome Vocabulary

3. system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
5. in ancient Rome, underground or bridge-like stone structure that carried water from the hills into the city
8. ruler who has complete control over a government
9. religious belief that is contrary to the official teachings of a church
11. basic unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers
12. domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
15. block a government action
16. economic cycle that involves a rapid rise in prices linked to a sharp increase in the amount of money available
17. population count

1. a person who suffers or dies because of his or her beliefs
2. make fun of
4. a member of the land-holding upper class
6. in the Roman and Byzantine empires, the highest church official in a major city
7. an official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies
10. an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
13. soldiers serving in a foreign army for pay
14. a member of the class that included farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders