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