chapter 10 Flashcards
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Aeneas
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a great Trojan hero.
2
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romulus and Remus
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the founder were two twin brothers named Romulus and Remus
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 all power.
5
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cincinnatus
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a famous dictator.
6
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plebeians
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common people
7
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patricians
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nobles are called patricians
8
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magistrates
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an official is called a magistrate.
9
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consuls
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the two most powerful magistrates in Rome were called consuls.
10
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roman senate
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was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders.
11
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veto
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veto or prohibit.
12
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latin
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Roman’s language.
13
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checks and balances
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methods to balance power such as checks.
14
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forum
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Rome’s public meeting place.
15
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legions
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groups of up to 6,000 soldiers.
