Ancient Rome Unit 8 Vocab Flashcard

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Plebians in ancient Rome?

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Roman commoners

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Role of the Consul in Roman government?

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Served as a chief executive.

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Republic in ancient Rome: A government where citizens could vote.

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A form of government where citizens could vote.

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Who were the Patricians?

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Major landowners

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Twelve Tables?

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The first code of laws

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Role of the Senate in ancient Rome?

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Served in government for life.

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Term "Dictator" in ancient Rome?

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An absolute ruler

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Pax Romana?

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A peace period

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Punic Wars:

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Armed conflicts between Rome and Carthage.

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Purpose of Aqueducts in ancient Rome?

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To carry water over long distances.