chapter 6 Rome and 7 Flashcards
Rome
Republic
a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the people
patrician
in acient Rome a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class
plebeian
in acient Rome one of the common farmers artisans and merchants who made up most of the population
Tribune
an official elected by the by the plebeian to protect their rights
consul
one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government
Senate
the supreme governing body originally made up only aristocrats
dictator
a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time
Legion
a military unit of the ancient roman army made up of about 5000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback
Hannibal
a Chinese dynasty that ruled from 202
scipio
the supreme
civil war
a conflict between two political groups within the same country
julius Caesar
a Hebrew kingdom
triumvirate
a troop of 3 leaders sharing control
absolute ruler
one who had total power
Augustus
exalted one
