Final answer:
The word a. 'Palace' is derived from the Latin word 'Palatium'. The Palatine hill in Rome was the location of the Palatine Palace, home to Roman elites and emperors.
Step-by-step explanation:
The word a. 'Palace' is derived from the Latin word 'Palatium', which refers to a palace or a grand residence.
On the Palatine hill in Rome, the Palatine Palace was situated and it was the home of many Roman elites during the Republic and emperors during the Empire. Therefore, the correct answer is option a) Palace.