Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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Aeneas
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The Romans believed their history could be traced back to a great Trojan hero named Aeneas
2
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Romulus and Remus
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These founders are twin brothers named ___________
3
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Republic
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People elect leaders to govern them.
4
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Dictators
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Rulers with almost absolute power.
5
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Cincinnatus
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One of Rome’s famous dictators was him.
6
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Plebeians
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Or common people.
7
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Patricians
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Nobels called Patricians
8
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Magistrates
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Officials
9
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consuls
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The two most powerful magistrates in Rome
10
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Roman Senate
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He was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans.
11
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veto
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Or prohibit
12
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Latin
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The Roman’s language
13
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Checks and balances
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Methods to balance power
14
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Forum
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Romes public meeting place
15
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Legions
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Or groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
