Roman Vocabulary Christianity – Monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus codification of law – Writing laws down so all people were protected by them consuls – Serve one year terms, command the army and direct the government, limited powers

Roman Vocabulary Jesus Christ – Man born sometime between 4 and 6 B.C. in Judea. Taught a belief in one god. Was executed by the Romans in 29 A.D. Latin – Language spoken and written by the Romans legions – Large military units consisting of 5,000 foot soldiers

Roman Vocabulary missionary – religious travelers who risked their lives to bring religious beliefs to other lands patricians – Wealthy landowners who held most of the power. Pax Romana – 207 years of Roman Peace

Roman Vocabulary plebeians – Common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population republics – Government in which power rests with the citizens who vote for their leaders Roman citizenship – Free born males

Roman Vocabulary Roman Empire – The lands and peoples subject to the authority of ancient Rome Senate – Aristocratic branch of the government with both legislative and administrative duties tribunes – Representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians veto – A vote that blocks a decision