Download Rome – Vocabulary- III Punic Wars – a series of wars fought

Rome – Vocabulary- III
Punic Wars – a series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean
Julius Caesar – a Roman general who ended the Roman Republic when he seized power and became
dictator for life
Caesar Augustus – Julius Caesar’s grandnephew and adopted son, Octavian; Rome’s first emperor
forum – a public gathering place where most of the important activities took place
rule of law – the idea that people should live according to a set of agreed upon laws
paterfamilias – the oldest male of a Roman household; his word was law for the family
colosseum – a large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were
held
gladiator – a person trained to fight for public entertainment
Circus Maximus – a large Roman stadium primarily used for chariot races
Punic Wars – a series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean