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World History - Chapter 10
Key Terms from Chapter 10 - Ancient Rome
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03/16/2016

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Aeneas
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Trojan Hero that Romans believed settled near Rome
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Romulus and Remus
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Twin brothers who founded
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Republic
Definition
A system of government where people elect leaders to govern for them.
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Dictator
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A leader with almost absolute power
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Cinncinatus
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A Roman dictator who willingly gave up power
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Plebeian
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Roman Commoner
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Patrician
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Roman Nobles
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Magistrates
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Elected government official
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Consul
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Rome's two most powerful magistrates
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Roman Senate
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Group of wealthy and powerful Roman Patricians that advised city leaders
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Veto
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The ability to “forbid” actions by other officials
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Latin
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The Roman Language
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Checks & Balances
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A method for balancing 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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A series of wars between Rome and Carthage
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Hannibal
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Carthaginian General who attempted to invade Rome
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Gaius Marius
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Roman Consul who recruted soldiers by promising poor people land after their time of service
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Lucius Cornelius Sulla
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Roman dictator who caused a Civil War
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Spartacus
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Former gladiator who began a slave rebellion
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