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15 Cards in this Set
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common farmer, craftsworker, or trader
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plebeians
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a member of noble families who controlled all power in Roman Republic
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paticians
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a form of government in which people elect people to act for them
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republic
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lawmaking body and most powerful branch of Roman Republic
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Senate
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an elected leader of ancient Rome who represented the interests of the plebeians
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tribune
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a lawmaking body of government made up of a group of citizens
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assembly
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one of two elected officials of the Roman Republic who commanded the army and were supreme judges
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consuls
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earliest written collection of Roman laws, drawn up by patricians about 450 BC, that became the foundation of Roman law
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Twelve Tables
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center of life in Rome; gravel clearing
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Forum
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wars between Rome and Carthage in 200s BC, Rome won
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Punic Wars
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Hannibal's greatest victory over Rome
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Battle of Cannae
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Scipio defeats Carthage
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Battle of Zama
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solider?
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legionaries
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dress like or long shirt
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tunic
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wrap around clothing
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toga
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