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20 Cards in this Set
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Head of government with a limited term |
consul |
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A ruler with complete control over the country |
Dictator |
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legislative branch of Rome's government that had elected judicial officers and two assemblies |
senate |
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make changes to make things better |
reforms |
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Rome's rich ruling class |
patricians |
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Rome's poor working class |
plebeians |
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three political rulers that share power |
triumvirate
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The idea that citizens have responsibilities to their country |
Civic Duty |
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A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
Republic |
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To reject |
Veto |
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Rome's law that were carved on these to make sure everyone was treated fairly. |
Twelve Tables |
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What helped Rome expand its territory |
Accepted ideas of other countries |
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How was Rome protected by geography? |
It was located far inland from the Mediterranean Sea. |
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How did the Plebeians rebel against the Patricians |
Plebeians refused to serve in the army |
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Which empires fought in the Punic Wars Effects of the Punic Wars |
Carthage and Rome Rome expands territory Rome expands its navy |
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Julius Caesar military successes |
He started a civil war with Pompey Refuse to obey the senate |
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Largest class of people |
slaves, performed household chores and construction |
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Describe similarities between the rights of the accused in Rome and the U.S. |
Innocent until proven guilty Right to defend themselves before a judge Judge must review evidence before making a decision |
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Plebeians |
Lower class in Rome Poor Lacked basic rights Shopkeepers/Artisans/farmers Council of Plebs |
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Patricians |
Higher class Wealthy landowners Prominent families Senate |
