10.1 and 10.2 Vocab Flashcard (Ancient Rome/Punic Wars)

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Trojan War hero who founded Rome

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Aeneas

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Epic poem of Aeneas by Virgil

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Aeneid

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Twin brothers raised by a wolf who founded Rome

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Romulus and Remus

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Govt where people elect leaders

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Republic

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Rulers with near absolute power in Rome for 6 months

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Dictators

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Rome’s famous dictator who inspired Washington

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Cincinnatus

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Common people in Ancient Rome

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Plebeians

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Powerful nobles with most of Rome’s power.

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Patricians

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Elected officials

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Magistrates

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Two powerful magistrates who led the city and army for one year.

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Consuls