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