Ancient Rome Vocab

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What is a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives called?

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Republic

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What was a plebeian in the ancient Roman Republic?

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An ordinary citizen

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In Ancient Rome, what term was used to describe a person of noble birth or an aristocrat?

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Patrician

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In ancient Rome, who was elected by the plebeians to protect their rights?

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Tribune

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What was a group of about 6,000 foot soldiers in the army of ancient Rome called?

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Legion

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What was the first written code of laws in Rome called?

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The Twelve Tables

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Who were the elected leaders of the Roman army and government who would rule for one year?

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Consuls

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What was the group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic called?

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Senate

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What is the term for a ruler who has complete power over a country?

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Dictator

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What were the Punic Wars?

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A series of Roman wars against Carthage, a city in Northern Africa.