Rome Review (Vocab)

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Republic

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Government in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders

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Pater familias

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Male head of the Roman family

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Senate

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Lawmaking council

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Consul

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Two leaders who share power equally

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Patricians

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Wealthy, upper class citizens of Rome, allowed to participate in government

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Plebeians

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Working class citizens of Rome (merchants, farmers, artisans), not allowed to be in government

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Twelve tables

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Roman laws created to protect all citizens of Rome

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Pax Romana

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Roman peace

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Forum

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Center of Rome, marketplace, meeting place

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Aqueduct

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Waterway made of arches that transported water from a large water source throughout the city