Glossary

Definition: A building with tiers of seats circling an open area.

Sentence: In ancient Rome the gladiators battled in the amphitheater for entertainment.

Definition: The design or style of a building.

Sentence: The architecture of my house is very modern.

A building or room for prayer or religious services

Definition: The amphitheater in ancient Rome. Also known as a stadium for sporting events and entertainment.

Sentence: In ancient Rome the gladiators would battle to the death at the colosseum.

Definition: money

Sentence: The currency in the United States is the dollar.

Definition: huge or large. 

Sentence: The house was so enormous it had twelve bathrooms.

Definition: The official currency of most of Europe including Italy.

Sentence: A soda in Rome costs 3.20 euros.

Definition: To trade one thing for another.

Sentence: At the airport in Rome, you must exchange your American dollars for euros.

Definition: In ancient Rome, a person who fought to the death for the entertainment of others. 

Sentence: In order to win the fight against the lion the gladiator must use his sword.

wonderful

famous

very beautiful or impressive

The sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean. It is between Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

1475-1564.

Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect. 

Definition: slightly wet.

Sentence: The ground was slightly moist from the rain.

Temple to all the gods in Ancient Rome.

Was rebuilt in 126 AD.

Definition: A government issued document that allows citizens to travel to foreign countries as a source of identification.

Sentence: It is very important to keep your passport safe when traveling because you will not be allowed to return home without it.

chosen course of travel.

holy

striking, showy

almost straight up and down: very sharp slope

a building for worship

Definition: an Italian dessert that is filled with layers of coffee flavored sponge cake and chocolate.

Sentence: The tiramisu was the best dessert I've ever had.