jjfhgjkkfe Flashcards
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1
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Republic:
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a form of government in which the citizens elect their leaders.
2
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Consul:
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head of government usually with a limited term in office
3
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Dictator:
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a person with absolute power to rule
4
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Senate:
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legislative body of the Roman republic
5
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Patricians:
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ruling class of ancient Rome
6
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Plebeians:
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ordinary citizens of ancient Rome
7
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Tribune:
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an elected Roman official who protected the rights of plebeians
8
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Veto:
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to reject
9
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Forum:
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a meeting place where ideas were exchanged
10
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Province:
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a territory of the Roman empire
11
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Census:
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a count of the number of people in a country or province.
12
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Legion:
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a group of approximately 6,000 Roman soldiers
13
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Gladiator:
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trained fighters who fought people or animals for public entertainment
14
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Aqueduct
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a man made structure for moving water
