Matching Pairs Rome Vocabulary Matching GameOnline version Vocabulary practice for Ancient Rome by Katina McCoy 1 A person who willingly suffers or dies for his or her beliefs. 2 A counsel of representatives that was the most powerful governing body in Rome 3 The leader of the Roman Catholic Church 4 A public place where people could meet for business or recreation 5 One of two chief officials who headed the republic and led the army 6 A member of the common people in Ancient Rome 7 A follower of a religion 8 A slave or prisoner who fought, often to the death, for the entertainment of others. 9 A rising from the dead 10 A group of three rulers who share power 11 A wealthy descendant of Rome’s earliest settlers 12 A time of peace for the Romans that lasted for more than 200 years and allowed Rome to grow in size 13 A form of government in which the citizens elect representatives to make and enforce the laws 14 The saving of the human soul from evil with a promise of life after death 15 The first four books of the New Testament, which describe Jesus Christ’s life and teachings gladiator republic disciple triumvirate pope gospels Pax Romana patricians martyrs salvation plebeians senate forum consul resurrection