Chapter 10 vocab Flashcards
1
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Aeneas
A
A great Trojan hero.
2
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Romulus and Remus
A
Twins that were also princes.
3
Q
Republic
A
People elect leaders to govern them.
4
Q
Dictators
A
Rulers with almost absolute power.
5
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Cincinnatus
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One of Rome’s famous dictators.
6
Q
Plebeians
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Common people
7
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Patricians
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Nobles
8
Q
Magistrates
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Officials
9
Q
Consuls
A
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome.
10
Q
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
A
Prohibit
12
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Latin
A
Rome’s language.
13
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Checks and Balances
A
Methods to balance power.
14
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Forum
A
Rome’s public meeting place.
15
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Legions
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Groups of up to 6,000 soldiers.
