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22 Cards in this Set
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republic |
citizens elect their leaders |
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legion |
roman soldiers |
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patrician |
roman ruling class |
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plebeian |
ordinary citizens of Rome |
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consul |
head of government |
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veto |
to reject |
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praetor |
judges |
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tribune |
official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens |
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dictator |
absolute power |
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civic duty |
citizens have the respnsibility |
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latifundia |
large farming estate |
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triumvirate |
three rulers |
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pax romana |
roman peace |
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proconsul |
governor |
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gladiator |
person who fought |
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anatomy |
study of the body's structure |
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vault |
curved ceiling |
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satire |
poetry that pokes fun at human weakness |
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ode |
poem that expresses strong emotions |
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reforms |
changes to bring about improvement |
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mosaics |
colored glass or stone |
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saints |
people considered holy |
