10. 1 VOCAB FLASHCARD

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A ruler with unlimited power.

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DICTATOR

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Richer, powerful citizens who could be elected to office.

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PATRICIANS

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A farmer was chosen as dictator, quickly defeated foes, and gave up power before his term ended.

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CINCINNATUS

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Author of the Aeneid

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VIRGIL

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Killed his brother for mocking his plans for Rome. Named the city after himself.

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ROMULUS

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Legendary hero from Troy who fled to Italy and allied with the Latins.

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AENEAS

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Brother of Romulus killed by his twin in rage.

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REMUS

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People elect leaders to represent them in government.

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REPUBLIC

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Story of a hero or epic events.

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LEGEND

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Common people of Rome: peasants, craftspeople, traders, and workers.

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PLEBIANS