Chapter 10 Flashcards
(17 cards)
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Aeneas
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A great Trojan hero.
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Romulus and Remus
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two twins that founded Rome
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republic
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People elect leaders to govern them.
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dictators
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Rulers with almost absolute power.
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Cincinatus
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One of Rome’s famous dictators
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plebeians
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Common people
7
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patricians
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Nobles
8
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magistrates
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Officials
9
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consuls
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The two most famous magistrates in Rome were called consuls
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Roman Senate
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Council of wealthy and powerful people Romans that advised the city’s leaders
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veto
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prohibit
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Latin
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Romans Language
13
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checks and balances
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Methods to balance power
14
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Forum
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Rome’s public meeting place
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legions
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groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
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Punic Wars
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a series of wars against Carthage, a city in Northern Africa
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Hannibal
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An army leader, and a brilliant general
