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Aqueducts
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Channels used to carry water over long distances
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Agustus
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First roman emporer, originally named Octavian, adopted son of Julius Caeser
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Barbarian
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People that were considered uncivil, and backwards
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Caesar
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A general named Julius Caeser, Conquered lots of land to expand rome
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Chariots
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Light two wheeled vechicle for one person, puklled by horses, driven in a standing position
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Citizens
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People who could take part in the government
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Colosseum
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A circle rounded theather built about 2,000 years ago
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Empire
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A government that includes many different people and lands under a single rule
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Gladiator
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Often a slave or prisoner, armed with a sword or mace, made to fight to the death in a public venue for entertainment
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Latin
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A spoken language used by the Romans
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Legions
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Division of roman soldiers. Carries about 3,000 to 6,000 men
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Mt. Vesuvius
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Mountain whose volcano bureid the city of Pompeii
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Parable
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Short story designed to teach some truth, religious principle or moral lesson, similar to a mtyh or fable
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Pax Romana
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Means roman peace period
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Pantheon
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Domed circular temple in rome
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