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12 Cards in this Set
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Pax Romana |
200 years of peace |
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Twelve Tables |
1st code of law in Rome |
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Republic |
form of government where voters elect officials. combines Democracy, Aristocracy and Monarchy |
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Patricians |
Wealthy land owners, most powerful in the republic |
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Plebians |
commoners, farmers, merchants |
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Christianity |
religious beliefs/practices following Jesus |
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Mercenary |
paid soldier |
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Aqueducts |
brought water to cities |
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Colosseum |
large stadium that held athletic events, violent entertainment |
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Praetors |
in time of war=command armies in time of peace=oversaw legal system |
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gladiators |
trained fighters- fought for entertainment |
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forum |
center of life in Rome; large open space used for meetings, gatherings |
