Chapter 10 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Aeneas
In Greco-Roman mythology
Romulus and Remus
Twin brothers
Republic
people elect leaders
Dictators
rulers with almost absolute power
Cincinnatus
one of the most famous dictators
Plebeians
common people
Patricians
nobles
Magistrates
officials
Consuls
the two most powerful magistrates
Roman Senate
was a council of wealthy powerful romans that advised the city leaders
Veto
prohibit
Latin
romans language
Checks and balances
methods to balance power
Forum
rome’s public meeting place
Legions
groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
Punic wars
series of wars against carthage a city in northern Africa
Hannibal
an army led by the brilliant general Hannibal
Gaius marius
consul name
Lucius cornelius
one such politicians
Spartacus
thousands of slaves led by a former gladiator Spartacus