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22 Cards in this Set
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a common farmer, artisan, and merchant who made up the majority in Rome
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plebians
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an aristocratic land owner
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particians
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______ war: conflicts between groups within the same country
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civil
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an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights
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tribunes
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religious belief or teaching that differs from the officials teachings of the Christian church
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hersey
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foreign soldiers who fought for money
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mercenary
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one of the professional fighters who engaged in battles to the death in the public arenas
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gladiators
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the father or head of the Christian church
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pope
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a form of government in which power rests with the citizens who have the power to vote to elect their leader
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republic
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the supreme governing body in ancient Rome made up of only aristocrats
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senate
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a pipeline or channel built to carry water to populated areas
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aqueduct
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Roman judge
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praetors
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a period of peace and prosperity in Rome
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Pax Romana
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one of two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government
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consuls
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a priest who supervised several local churches
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bishop
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a group of three rulers
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triumvirate
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the dispersal of Jews
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Diaspora
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a drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices
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inflation
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a leader who was given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time
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dictator
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______ ruler- one who has total power
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absolute
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one of the followers of Jesus who preached and spread his teachings
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apostles
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a military unit made of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback
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legion
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