vocab Flashcards
1
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Aeneas
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during the Trojan war, he fled with his followers
2
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Romulus
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was a twin and had an exciting life
3
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Remus
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was the 2nd twin also had a exciting life
4
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Republic
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people elect leaders to govern them
5
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Dictators
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rulers with almost absolute power
6
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Cincinnatus
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A dictator who gained power in 458 B.C.
7
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Plebeians
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common people
8
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Patricians
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nobles called patricians
9
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Magistrates
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Officials or magistrates
10
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Roman Senate
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Was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city leaders
11
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Consuls
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The two most powerful magistrates in Rome were called consuls
12
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Veto
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prohibit
13
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Latins
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the Romans language
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Checks and Balances
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methods to balance power
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Forum
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rome’s public meeting place
