This concept sheet is a glossary. It contains definitions of several terms related to Romanization.
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Freedmen / to set free |
Slave to whom the master has given freedom. |
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Peak |
The moment when something is at its best, at its most powerful. |
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Praetor's Edict |
Set of laws published by the emperor Hadrian in 131. |
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A group of countries under a central authority. Commanded by an emperor. |
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Government with authority over a territory. Synonym for country. |
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Gladiator |
Gladiator fights were very popular in Rome. A gladiator is a man who fights in order to entertain spectators. He is very often a prisoner of war. |
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Imperialist |
Refers to a state that exercises domination. |
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Power (social, political, economic or cultural) of one group over another. |
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Organisation with official status, whose role is specific and recognised (e.g. the House of Commons). |
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Legion |
A Roman military unit of around 6,000 soldiers known as legionnaires. |
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Law of the Twelve Tables |
The first Roman code of law, written in 451 BC. Takes its name from the fact that it is engraved on twelve bronze tablets. |
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Mercenary |
Someone who fights for a foreign government in exchange for a salary. |
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Monarchy |
A political system in which the ruler is a king or a queen. |
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Patricians |
Refers to upper-class citizens (nobles, the wealthy). |
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Pax Romana |
Roman peace. A period of peace during which the Roman Empire was not invaded nor pillaged. |
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Peregrines |
Refers to foreigners living in Rome. |
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Germanic people or commoners |
Different commoners or people living in Northern Europe. |
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Plebeians |
Refers to the average citizens, those who made up the majority of the population of Rome. |
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Landowners |
Refers to people who own land. |
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Rebellion |
When a group of people revolt and decide to fight against their own government. |
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Census |
Operation launched by the authorities of a country to determine the number of people living on its territory. |
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When ambassadors from different countries talk to each other so that the countries make decisions that please everyone. |
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Republic |
A democratic political system in which the commoners or the people are represented by elected representatives. |
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Romanized |
Who adopted the elements of Roman culture. |
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Tactician |
A person whose job it is to come up with techniques and strategies to gain the upper hand in a battle. |
The notions covered in these concept sheets go beyond those seen in secondary school. They provide additional information for those who are curious to find out more..