Ancient Rome Vocabulary Unit 5

Republic A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to govern

Province a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires

Tolerate accept or endure

Persecute subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs

Structure Examples: Social, government, economic a pattern or organization

Tenet a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy

Elect/Election a formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body

Civil War a war between citizens of the same country

Wealth the state of being rich; material prosperity

Corruption dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery