Chapter 12 & 13 Ancient Rome Flashcards
1
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Forum
A
open area in a roman city filled with public buildings temples and markets
2
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Republic
A
form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
3
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Constitution
A
system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized
4
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Veto
A
stop or cancel the action of a government official or body
5
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Patriarchal Society
A
society in which men rule their families and people trace their origins through male ancestors
6
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Consul
A
one of two top officials and military leaders in the roman republic
7
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Empire
A
state containing several countries or territories
8
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Resurrection
A
coming back to live
9
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Baptism
A
ritual cleansing by plunging into water
10
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Civil War
A
war between group from the same country
11
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Epistle
A
formal letter several of which from part of the new testament
