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26 Cards in this Set
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Republic |
A political system in which the citizens of a region elect representatives to run the government. |
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Patricians |
A class of powerful landowners in ancient Rome who controlled the government and society. |
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Plebeians |
Farmers or workers, who made up a large part of the population in ancient Rome. |
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Veto |
Ban |
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Forum |
The assembly place of an ancient Roman city. |
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Constitution |
A political structure. |
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Senate |
A body of legislators. |
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Consuls |
The chief executives elected to run the government in ancient Rome. |
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Dictator |
A political leader holding unlimited power. |
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Triumvirate |
A ruling body of three members. |
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Pax Romana |
A period of peace in Roman Empire lasting from the beginning of Augustus's reign until the death of Marcus Aurelius. |
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Villa |
A home in the country. |
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Circuses |
The site of chariot races in ancient Rome. |
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Paterfamilias |
The family father. |
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Augurs |
Priests in ancient Rome who specialized in interpretation of the natural phenomena sent by the gods. |
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Aqueducts |
Man made channels used to transport water; ancient Romans built impressive aqueducts. |
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Latin |
The language of ancient Rome. |
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Civil Law |
A form of law based on a written code of laws. |
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Christianity |
A religion based on the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth. |
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Messiah |
In Judaism, a spiritual leader who according to prophecy, would restore the ancient kingdom and bring peace to the world. |
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Disciples |
Followers of Jesus. |
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Apostles |
The 12 chosen disciples of Jesus; they were the first christian missionaries. |
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Martyrs |
People put to death for their beliefs. |
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Bishop |
A high-ranking church official who oversees a group of churches in a particular region. |
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Pope |
Title given to the heads of the Roman catholic church. |
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Inflation |
Increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money. |
