Ancient Rome Vocab and Map

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Open area in a city with public buildings, temples, and markets

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Forum

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Form of government where citizens vote and elect officials.

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Republic

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Basic unit of the ancient Roman army (about 5,000 soldiers)

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Legion

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System of rules organizing a government

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constitution

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Stop or cancel the action of a government official or body.

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veto

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Garment worn by adult men wrapped around their bodies

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Toga

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Top officials in the Roman Republic (2)

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Consul

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Men ruled families and traced origins through male ancestors.

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Patriarchal Society

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State with multiple countries/territories

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Empire

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Areas within a country or empire

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Province