Rome Vocab Flashcard

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A period in Rome ruled by a dictator, starting with Julius Caesar's overthrow of the Senate.

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Roman Empire

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Roman golden age during the first 200 years of the Empire.

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Pax Romana

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Raised tunnels for water transport from mountains to cities.

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Aqueduct

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Method to balance power and prevent dominance.

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Checks and Balances

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Group protecting plebeian rights, vetoing consuls' actions.

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Roman Assembly

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Eastern Roman Empire with capital at Constantinople.

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Byzantine Empire

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First Christian Emperor of Rome

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Constantine

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Caesar's adopted son who became the next emperor after his death.

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Caesar Octavian "Augustus"

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Rome's lower class who rebelled when ignored.

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Plebeians

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A government run by elected leaders representing the people's views.

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Republic