Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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aeneas
A
a great Trojan hero
2
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romulus and Remus
A
their twins and they were founders
3
Q
republic
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people elect leaders to govern them
4
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dictators
A
rulers with almost absolute power
5
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cincinnatus
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he is a ditator
6
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plebeians
A
common people
7
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patricians
A
nobles
8
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magistrates
A
officials
9
Q
consuls
A
the two most powerful magistrates in the Rome
10
Q
roman senate
A
a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city leader
11
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veto
A
prohibit
12
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latin
A
romans language
13
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checks and balances
A
methods to balance power
14
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forum
A
Romes public meeting place
15
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legions
A
group of up to 6,000 soldiers
