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PLEBIAN |
A common farmer, trader, or craftworker in ancient Rome.
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PATRICIAN |
A member of the noble families who controlled all power in the early years of the Roman Republic.
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REPUBLIC |
A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to speak or act for them.
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TWELVE TABLES |
The earliest written collection of Roman laws, drawn up by patricians about 450 B.C. that became the foundation of Roman law. |
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REPRESENTATIVE |
A person who is elected by citizens to speak or act for them. |
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PUNIC WARS |
A series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage in the 200's B.C., ending in victory for Rome. |
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CONSUL |
One of two elected officials of the Roman Republic who commanded the army and were supreme judges. |
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SENATE |
The lawmaking body and most powerful branch of government in ancient Rome's republic. |
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TRIBUNE |
An elected leader of ancient Rome who represented the interests of the plebians. |
