Chapter 5 Lesson 1 Flashcards
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Republic
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system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
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Etruscans
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People who inhabited early Italy
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Patrician
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Member of the landholding upperclass
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Consul
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official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies
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Dictator
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Ruler who has complete control over the government and in Ancient Rome would serve for 6 months in times of emergency
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Plebeians
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Member of the lower class including farmers, merchants, and artisans
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Tribunes
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official who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
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Veto
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Block of government action
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Legion
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basic unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers
