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Armor
Metal coverings worn to protect
soldiers from harm during warfare.
Chariot
A vehicle with two wheels that is
pulled by horses.
Citizen
Someone who lives in a city.
Emperor
Strong ruler with total power.
Empire
Lands ruled by a foreign power.
Gladiator
Someone who fought and died
to entertain Roman crowds.
Patrician
Someone from a rich family.
Plebeian
An ordinary person.
Republic
Government by elected officials.
Senate
Group of government officials in
republican Rome.
Senator
A member of the Senate.
Slave
Someone who is owned by another
person and must obey and work for them.
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