Chapter 10 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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Aeneas

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In Greco-Roman mythology

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Romulus and Remus

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Twin brothers

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3
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Republic

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people elect leaders

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Dictators

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rulers with almost absolute power

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5
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Cincinnatus

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one of the most famous dictators

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6
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Plebeians

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common people

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7
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Patricians

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nobles

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Magistrates

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officials

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9
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Consuls

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the two most powerful magistrates

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10
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Roman Senate

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was a council of wealthy powerful romans that advised the city leaders

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11
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Veto

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prohibit

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12
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Latin

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romans language

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13
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Checks and balances

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methods to balance power

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14
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Forum

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rome’s public meeting place

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15
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Legions

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groups of up to 6,000 soldiers

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16
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Punic wars

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series of wars against carthage a city in northern Africa

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Hannibal

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an army led by the brilliant general Hannibal

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Gaius marius

19
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Lucius cornelius

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one such politicians

20
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Spartacus

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thousands of slaves led by a former gladiator Spartacus