Rome Vocab Flashcard

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This is a type of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

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Republic

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This was the basic unit of the Roman army and was usually made up of heavily armed foot soldiers.

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Legion

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Means to stop or cancel the action of a government official or body.

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Veto

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This a part of the Roman government that was made up of the wealthiest, older Roman men.

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Senate

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The top officials in the Roman Republic. Their most important job was to lead the army.

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Consuls

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The wealthy class in Roman society.

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Patricians

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The commoners in the Roman society. Most were farmers or artisans.

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Plebeians

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A constructed channel that moves water over land.

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Aqueduct

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The combined Greek and Roman Culture...

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Greco-Roman Culture

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The Roman law code during the Roman Republic. It had laws relating to family relations, property, and inheritance.

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