Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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Aeneas
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Trojan hero named
2
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Romulus and Remus
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Twin boys who lived an exciting life
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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who gained power
6
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plebeians
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or common people
7
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patricians
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nobbles
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 were called
10
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veto
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prohibit
11
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Latin
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Romans language
12
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checks and balance
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methods to balance power
13
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Forum
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Rome public meeting place
14
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legions
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groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
15
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Punic Wars
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a series of wars against Carthage a city in northern Africa
