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17 Cards in this Set
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Republic
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Form of gov't in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote
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Patrician
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aristocratic landowning citizens
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Plebeian
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Common farmers, artisans and merchants Majority of the population. Not allowed into Senate.
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Tribune
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Elected representatives of assembly formed by Plebians
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Consul
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Only two people.
Had limited powers: like kings commanded army and directed gov't. Elected to 1 yr term could veto eachother and could not be reelected for another 10 years. |
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Senate
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Aristocratic branch of gov't.
Lifetime member Had enormous influence on gov't. |
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Dictator
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Leader with absolute power to make laws and command armies. Only allowed for six month term.
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Legion
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Large military unit with 5,000 armed soldiers and calvary.
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Hannibal
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Brilliant general from Carthage that fought against Rome in Punic War
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Scipio
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Roman General who planned attack on Carthage and allowed Rome to finally defeat Hannibal
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Rome
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Capital city of Roman Empire located on Tiber River, near the center of the Italian peninsula.
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Latins
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Farmers and shepards who wandered into Italy across the Alps around 1000 BC
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Forum
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Public meeting place below Palatine HIll that became the heart of political life.
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Tarquin the Proud
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Last Estruscan King who ruled Rome. He was a tyrant and was overthrown.
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Carthage
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City on Mediterranean located on peninsula on North African coast. Fought with Rome for Control of Mediterannean.
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Punic Wars
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War between Rome and Carthage from 246 to 146 BC
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Province
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Administrative unit overseas.
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