Ch.6 Sec.1 Flashcards
1
Q
Republic
A
Power rests with citizens who have the right to vote
2
Q
Patricians
A
Aristocratic landowerns Who held most of the power
3
Q
Plebeians
A
Common farmers, artisans, and merchants
4
Q
Tribunes
A
Protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts
5
Q
Consuls
A
Two officials
6
Q
Senate
A
Aristocratic branch of Rome’s government
7
Q
Dictator
A
A leader who had absolute power over to make laws and command the army
8
Q
Legion
A
Made up of 5,000 heavily armed foot soldiers
9
Q
Hannibal
A
General. Brilliant military strategist
10
Q
Scipio
A
General. Devised a plan to defeat Hannibal
