chapter 10 Flashcards
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Aeneas
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was a great Trojan war hero
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Romulus and Remus
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were twin brothers that were raised by a WOLF!! (omg I wish I was them right now!!!!)
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a republic
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is when people elect leaders to govern them
4
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dictators
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are rulers with almost absolute power
5
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Cincinnatus
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was one of Romes famous dictators
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plebeians
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are common people
7
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patricians
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are nobles
8
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magistrates
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are officials
9
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consuls
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were the two most powerful magistrates in Rome
10
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the Roman Senate
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was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the cities leaders
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veto
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means to prohibit
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Latin
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is the Romans language
13
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checks and balances
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were methods to balance power
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the Forum
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was Romes public meeting place
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legions
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were groups of up to 6,000 solders
