chapter 10 Flashcards
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Aeneas
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When the Greeks destroyed Troy in the Trojan war Aeneas fled with his followers
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Romulus and Remus
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In the story, these boys led exciting lives when they were babies they were put in a basket and throw into the Tiber river
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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 in 458 BC. although he was a farmer
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plebeians
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or common people
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patricians
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Nobles called patricians
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magistrates
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officials or magistrates
9
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consuls
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The two most powerful magistrates in Rome were called consuls
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Roman Senate
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Was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans
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Veto
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or prohibit
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Latin
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the Romans language
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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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Rome’s public meeting place
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legions
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or groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
