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15 Cards in this Set
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Twelve Tables |
Was a written law code that kept order throughout the empire. Made all law apply to everyone equally. |
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Men's rights |
Men could hold places in government, could rule, be in the military and had more rights then women. |
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Women's rights |
Less than men, could not hold places in government, could not rule, be in the army, or own land. |
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sculptures |
influenced by greeks, used for educational purposes more than beauty. |
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colesseum |
large arena where events were held. |
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aqueducts |
engineered to carry water to cities and towns. |
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Roman roads |
Connected cities and towns to improve trade and communication. |
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Latin |
Official language of the Roman Catholic Church |
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Romantic languages |
Languages that were based off of Latin, used around the world. |
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republic |
government where power rests with citizens who vote. |
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patrician |
rich landowners |
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plebians |
common farmers, artisans and middle class people. |
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tribune |
protected plebians from unfair treatment. |
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Punic wars |
Wars between Rome and Carthage (Rome Won) |
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Hannibal |
Carthaginian military general and strategist. |
