Ancient Rome Vocab

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A war between people of the same country

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civil war

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Son of Mars who founded Rome

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Romulus

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A channel or pipe carrying water from a spring, stream, or lake into town.

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aqueduct

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Class of wealthy landowners and officials

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patrician

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First true emperor of Rome

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Augustus Caesar

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Class of common farmers

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plebeian

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Chief god of Roman pantheon

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Jupiter

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Laws carved on 12 bronze tablets, foundation of Roman law.

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Twelve Tables

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The science of building.

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Architecture

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Elected official in Rome representing plebeians.

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Tribune