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Patrician

This is the Roman aristocracy made up of the original families of Rome.

Plebian

All non-Patricians were considered this.

Senate

This is the ruling body of the Roman republic, once only composed of Patricians, some non-Patricians eventually gained membership.

Toga

This is the formal clothing of Roman citizens.

Rome

This area is both a city and a republic.

Numidia

This is a kingdom in Northern Africa made up of parts of what was once the Punic or Carthaginian Empire.

Imperium

This is the power granted to certain senatorial officials of a certain level.

Fasces

This is a bundle of sticks tied together by a red ribbon that symbolized Roman authority.

Auspices

These are several varieties of telling the future.

Subura

This is the poor section of Rome.

Consul

This is the highest political rank in the Roman Republic.

Diadem

This is aimple crown of lace worn by...

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