3. Match the definition to the correct vocabulary term for the following words found in Unit 8 (Roman Republic) and Unit 9 (The Roman and Byzantine Empires).\

garment that adult men wore wrapped around their bodies as a symbol of Roman citizenship
channel that moves water over a long distance
period of stability in the Roman empire
form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
basic unit of the Roman army, consisting of 4,500 to 5.000 heavily armed soldiers
state containing several countries or territories
title used by Roman emperors meaning venerable or greatly honored person
open area in a Roman city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets

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Here are the vocabulary terms matched with their correct definitions:

  1. Toga - garment that adult men wore wrapped around their bodies as a symbol of Roman citizenship
  2. Aqueduct - channel that moves water over a long distance
  3. Pax Romana - period of stability in the Roman empire
  4. Republic - form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
  5. Legion - basic unit of the Roman army, consisting of 4,500 to 5,000 heavily armed soldiers
  6. Empire - state containing several countries or territories
  7. Augustus - title used by Roman emperors meaning venerable or greatly honored person
  8. Forum - open area in a Roman city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets