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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Republic
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people elect leaders
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Dictators
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rulers with almost absolute power
5
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Cincinnatus
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one of the most 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
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Consuls
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the two most powerful magistrates
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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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Veto
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prohibit
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Latin
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romans language
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Checks and balances
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methods to balance power
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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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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
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consul name
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Lucius cornelius
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one such politicians
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Spartacus
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thousands of slaves led by a former gladiator Spartacus
