chapter 10 vocab Flashcards
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Aeneas
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When the Greeks destroyed Troy in the Trojan war.
2
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Romulus remes
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in the story, these boys led exciting lives.When they were babies.
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 Although he was a farmer
6
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Plebeians
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Or common people
7
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Patricians
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nobles called only patricians could be elected to office
8
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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 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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or 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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romes public meeting place
15
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Legions
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or groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
