roman empire Flashcards
1
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Aneas
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great trojan hero
2
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romulus and Remus
A
founders who were twin brothers
3
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republic
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people elect the leaders to govern them
4
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dictators
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rulers with almost absolute power
5
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cincinnatus
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one of romes greatest dictators
6
Q
plebeians
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common people
7
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patricians
A
nobles
8
Q
magistrates
A
officials
9
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consuls
A
the two most powerful magistrates
10
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roman senate
A
was a council of wealthy and powerful romans that advised the city leaders
11
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primaries
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were to elect magistrates who ran the city of rome.
12
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veto
A
prohibit
13
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latin
A
Romans language
14
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checks and balance
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methods to balance power
15
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forum
A
romes public meeting place.
