Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
8 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Republic
|
System of government in which officials are chosen by the people
|
|
|
Patrician
|
Member of the landholding upper class in ancient Rome
|
|
|
Consul
|
In ancient Rome, official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies
|
|
|
Dictator
|
Ruler who has complete control over a government: in ancient Rome, a leader appointed to rule for 6 months in times of emergency
|
|
|
Plebian
|
Member of the lower class in ancient Rome, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders
|
|
|
Tribune
|
Official in ancient Rome who was elected by the plebians to protect their interests
|
|
|
Veto
|
Power to block a government action
|
|
|
Legion
|
Basic unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of 5,000 soldiers
|
