Ancient Rome Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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Tribune
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Government officials who represented the voiced
2
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Legion
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Groups of Roman soldiers who worked together to combat forced and protect territories
3
Q
Triumvirate
A
Three rulers who shared power
4
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Empire
A
A group of territories governed by one ruler
5
Q
Plebeian
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The “common” people, ordinary
6
Q
Latifundia
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A large farming estate
7
Q
Patrician
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The wealthy ruling class of Rome
8
Q
Praetor
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These government workers acted as judges in ancient Rome and interpreted laws
9
Q
Who founded the city Rome
A
Romulus
10
Q
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars
A
Sicily
11
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Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life
A
Julius Caesar
12
Q
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade
A
Mediterranean
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