chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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Aeneas
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Trojan hero
2
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Romulus and Remus
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founders were twin brothers
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 in 458 BC
6
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plebeians
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or common people
7
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patricians
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nobles
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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was a council o wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders
11
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veto
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prohibit
12
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Latin
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the Romans’ 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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roman public meeting place
15
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legions
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group of up to 6,000 soldiers
