Rome vocab

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Open area in a Roman 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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Top officials and military leaders in the Roman Republic.

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Consuls

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Basic unit of Roman army (4,500-5,000 soldiers)

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Legion

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State with multiple countries or territories

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Empire

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Channel that moves water into Roman cities.

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Aqueduct

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Trained warriors who fought to the death in the Colosseum.

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Gladiators

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Early Romans had two social classes. Wealthy landowners were called ____________.

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patricians

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Commoners like artisans, shopkeepers, and small farm owners were called?

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Plebains

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In ancient Rome, a ruler with complete power during emergencies.

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dictator