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