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22 Cards in this Set
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Republic |
A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
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Legions |
Large groups of Roman soldiers |
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Patricians |
The ruling class |
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Plebians |
Ordinary citizens |
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Consul |
Head of government, usually with a limited term in office |
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Veto |
To reject |
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Praetors |
Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges |
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Tribune |
An elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens |
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Dictator |
A person granted absolute power |
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Civic duty |
The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country |
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Latifundia |
Large farming estates |
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Triumvirate |
Three rulers who share equal political power |
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Pax romana |
Roman peace |
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Proconsul |
Governor |
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Gladiator |
In Ancient Rome, a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment |
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Anatomy |
The study of the body’s structure |
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Vault |
A curved ceiling made up of arches |
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Satire |
Verse or prose that pokes fun at human weakness |
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Ode |
A lyric poem that expresses strong emotions about life |
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Reforms |
Changes to bring about improvement |
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Mosaics |
Motifs or images created by an arrangement of colored glass or stone |
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Saints |
People considered holy by followers of the Christian faith |
