S.S. Terminology: The Classical World

Question 0

Republic

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A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to speak or act for them.

Question 1

Jury

Answer 1

A group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law. They determine guilt or innocence.

Question 2

Representative Government

Answer 2

A type of government in which citizens elect a person to act for and represent them. Ex: Rome’s Republic

Question 3

Tribune

Answer 3

An elected leader pf Ancient Rome who represented the interests of the plebeians (the lower class of people). They protected the plebeians by using their veto power.

Question 4

Patrician

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A member of the noble (wealthy) families that controlled all power in early years of the Roman Republic. A patrician was a Roman citizen.

Question 5

Forum

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The center of life in Rome. A gravel clearing not much bigger than a soccer field.
Things that took place in the forum:
-The Twelve Table was posted here
-Senators met to discuss politics here
-Citizens pleaded cases before judges at the forum

Question 6

Plebeian

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A common farmer, trader, or craft worker in Ancient Rome who was a citizen.

Question 7

Veto

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The power to stop any action in government. The tribunes had the power to veto any of the consuls’ actions that were unfair to the plebeians. They shouted I forbid to stop any unfair action.

Question 8

Dictator

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A leader who rules with absolute power, total control over a government.

Question 9

Census

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An official count of people living in a place.

Question 10

Aqueduct

Answer 10

A structure that carries water a long distance -helps to irrigate dry lands.