- Mare Nostrum: Roman name for “our sea”
 - territory: A large area of land
 - taxes: Money that people pay to support the the government
 - senator: Person that is a member of a senate
 - riot: A noisy and sometimes deadly uprising
 - reform: To make something better with change
 - challenge: To question if something is right or wrong; to invite someone to fight
 - politician: A government leader; someone who runs for office
 - Triumvirate: Rule by three people
 - victory: a win
 - Loyal: staying with something
 - civil war: A war within one state or nation