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24 Cards in this Set
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Republic |
A government created in Rome wherethe people vote to elect leaders to govern them
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Legions |
A large group of soldiers inancient Rome
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Patricians |
Roman nobles who ran thegovernment. Only they could be elected to office, so they held all politicalpower
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Plebeians |
Roman commoners or peasants |
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Magistrates |
Elected government officials |
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Consuls |
the most powerful magistrates |
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Roman Senate |
a council of wealthy advisers to the leaders |
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Veto |
to stop actions of government officials |
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checks and balances |
a way of balancing power in the government |
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Gladiators |
Trained fighters that fight til death for the entertainment of others |
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Aqueduct |
Raised bridge like structures that carry water |
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Civic Duty |
to be an active participant as a citizen |
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Innovation |
to introduce something new |
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Latifundia |
large farming estate worked by slaves |
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Tribune |
An official chosen by plebeians toprotect their interests
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Praetor |
Commander of the army |
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Arches |
High curved doorway or gateway |
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Constantine |
the first Roman Emperor that spread Christianity |
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Odes |
a poem meant to be sung |
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Punic Wars |
3 wars fought between Rome and Carthage |
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Pax Romana |
the time period of peace in Rome |
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Dictator |
a ruler with complete control |
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Romulus and Remus |
Legend of the beginning of Rome |
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Twelve Tables |
Roman Laws |
