Chapter 10 vocab Flashcards
1
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Aeneas
A
A great Trojan hero called Aenea
2
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Romulus and Remus
A
They were twins
3
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Republic
A
People elect leaders to govern them
4
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Dictators
A
Rules with almost absolute power
5
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Cincinnatus
A
A famous doctor
6
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Plebeians
A
Common people
7
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Patricians
A
Nobles called Patricians
8
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Magistrates
A
Officials
9
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Consuls
A
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome were called Consuls
10
Q
Roman Senate
A
Was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised
11
Q
Veto
A
Or prohibit
12
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Latin
A
The language
13
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Checks and balances
A
Methods to balance their power
14
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Forum
A
Romes public meeting place
15
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Legions
A
Or groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
