Ancient Rome Terms

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Republic

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the government is run by elected officials

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Tiber River

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city of Rome was founded there

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Patrician

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elite land owning families (aristocrats)

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Plebeian

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a common person, not a noble

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Senate

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important men who advised the consuls

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Consuls

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Highest position in government. 2 are elected every year.

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Aqueduct

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man-made waterway to transport water

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Paterfamilias

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male head of household in ancient Rome

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Province

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regions outside of Rome, controlled by Romans

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Pax Romana

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time of peace in ancient Rome (started under Augustus)