Unit 3 Ancient Civilizations Vocabulary

A government run by king or queen, inherits the position from a parent

To say no to a law

A head of government, usually with a limited term in office

The group of officials who led the ancient Roman government

A government where people choose leaders by voting

Written laws used to govern people

A government run by a military ruler

Open marketplace

A person born in the state, can vote, own property, hold public office, fight in the military, take part in government

Group of citizens

Noble/upper class-ruled Ancient Rome

Greek city-state

Lower class-ordinary citizens of Ancient Rome

A structure used to carry water

A government run by a few (2-3) rulers

A government run by elected leaders

An area that is under the control of another place