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