The Romans
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. Rome
A. United States comedian who pioneered comedy television shows
2. Christians
B. An inhabitant of the ancient ___ Empire (plural)
3. Romans
C. The upper house of the United States Congress
4. Inn keeper
D. A monument commemorating a nation's dead heroes
5. Slave
E. The male ruler of an empire
6. Toga
F. A large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
7. Emperor
G. A professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
8. Senate
H. An enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
9. gods
I. A religious person who believes Jesus is the ___ and who is a member of a ___ denomination (plural)
10. Empire
J. Capital and largest city of Italy
11. Caesar
K. A person who is owned by someone
12. Soldier
L. The domain ruled by an emperor or empress
13. Colosseum
M. The owner or manager of an inn
14. Gladiator
N. A one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
15. Pantheon
O. The creator and ruler worshipped in many faiths (plural)