Roman Empire Flashcards
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latifundia
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large farming estates in Ancient Rome
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triumvirate
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in Ancient Rome, a three-person ruling group
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dictator
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in Ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies
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praetor
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important government official in Ancient Rome
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veto
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to reject
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republic
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form of government in which the leader is not a king or queen but a person elected by citizens
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patrician
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wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in Ancient Rome
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plebeians
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member of the common people in Ancient Rome
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consul
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one of the two top government officials in Ancient Rome
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currency
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system of money
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aqueduct
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human-made channel built to carry water
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Pax Romana
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long era of peace and safety in the Roman Empire
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legion
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smaller unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers
