The Romans Create A Republic Flashcards
1
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Republic
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Form of government in wich power rests with citizens who have a right to select their leaders
2
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Patrician
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Aristocratic landowners who held most of the power
3
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Plebeian
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The common farmers, artisans and merchants who made up most of the population
4
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Tribune
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The senate allowed them to form their own assembly and elect representatives
5
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Consul
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In place of a king Rome had two officials wich were Consuls
6
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Senate
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Aristocratic branch of Rome’s government
7
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Dictator
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Leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army
8
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Legion
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Made up of 5,000 heavily armed foot soldiers
9
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Hannibal
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Brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage earlier defeat
10
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Scipio
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Devised a plan to attack Carthage
