The Romans Create A Republic Flashcards

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Republic

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Form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote to select their leaders

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Patrician

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The aristocratic landowners who held most of the power

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Plebeian

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The common farmers, artisans and merchants who made up the majority of the population

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Tribune

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Protected the rights of plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials

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Consul

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Could always over rule or veto; only one year term ; couldn’t consul for another 10 years; officials.

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Senate

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Aristocratic beach of Rome’s government

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Dictator

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A leader who has absolute power to make laws and command the army; power only lasts for 6 months; chosen by consuls and then elected by senate

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Legion

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5000 heavily armed foot soldiers (infantry). A group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry) supported each legion; divided into smaller groups of 80 men.

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Hannibal

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29 year old Carthaginian general. Brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage’s earlier defeat

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Scipio

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General that devised a plan to attack Carthage.

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