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In ancient Rome, person who fought animals and other people as public entertainment gladiator

Roman general who would become emperor and introduce political changes to better Rome; divided Rome into four parts for easier control Diocletian

Christian holy person saint

Disease that spreads quickly and kills people plague

The gladiator that led a slave revolt in Italy in 73 B.C. defeating several Roman armies Spartacus

Person who acts as a temporary ruler regent

Roman writer who wrote the epic poem, the Aeneid describing the Trojan prince Aeneas and how he came to Italy Virgil

The study of body structure anatomy

Emperor of the Byzantine Empire in A.D. 527; strong leader; controlled the military, made laws, and was a supreme judge; had the help of his wife in ruling the empire Justinian

Poem that expresses strong emotions about life ode

Curved structure of stone or concrete forming a ceiling or roof vault

Work that pokes fun at human weaknesses satire

Roman general who became emperor in A.D. 312; was the first Roman emperor to become a Christian; believed religion was important for the success of his empire Constantine

Picture made from many bits of colored glass, tile or stone mosaic

Greek doctor emphasizing anatomy by cutting open dead animals and recording his findings Galen

Public speaking rhetoric

Scientist who studied the motion of planets and stars; saw Earth at the center of the universe Ptolemy

Name for the father as head of the household in ancient Rome paterfamilias

Roman poet who wrote satires poking fun at human weaknesses; also composed odes expressing strong emotions about life Horace

To exchange goods without using money barter

Roman Empire Chapter 9 Terms