Ch 6 FINAL Ancient Rome Flashcards
1
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People who inhabited early Italy
A
Etruscans
2
Q
Republic
A
Gov where people choose officials
3
Q
Patrician
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Members of landholding upper class
4
Q
Consul
A
Supervise gov business and command armies
5
Q
Dictator
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Ruler with complete control over govt
6
Q
Plebeian
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Farmers, merchants, artisans
7
Q
Tribune
A
Plebeian’s elected officials
8
Q
Veto
A
To block laws that are harmful
9
Q
Legion
A
Military unit in Rome of 5,000 men
10
Q
Imperialism
A
Establishing control over foreign lands and people
11
Q
Inflation
A
Rapid increase in prices
12
Q
Constantine
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Supported Christianity, built capital of constiantinople, edict of Milan
13
Q
Augustus
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Roman ruler Octavian
14
Q
Diocletian
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- divided empire into 2 w/ co-emperor
- absolute monarchy
15
Q
Clergy
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People who conduct worship services
