Ancient Rome Vocabulary

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a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders to represent them

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republic

Answer explanation

A republic is a form of government where citizens elect their leaders to represent them, making it the correct choice in this context.

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large groups of Roman soldiers

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legions

Answer explanation

Large groups of Roman soldiers were organized into legions, making it the correct choice among the answer options.

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ordinary citizens

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plebeians

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'plebeians' as they are ordinary citizens in ancient Rome, distinct from the patricians who were the aristocracy.

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highest elected public officials of the Roman Republic ruled together and had the power to veto each other usually with a limited term in office

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consuls

Answer explanation

Consuls were the highest elected public officials of the Roman Republic who ruled together, had the power to veto each other, and usually had a limited term in office.

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to reject or forbid

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veto

Answer explanation

To reject or forbid means to veto, which is the correct choice in this context.

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Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges.

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Praetors

Answer explanation

Praetors are government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges, making them the correct choice in this context.

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Elected officials who protected the rights of plebeians, or ordinary citizens.

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tribunes

Answer explanation

Elected officials who protected the rights of plebeians were known as tribunes, making it the correct choice.

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During a military emergency, this person ruled in place of the consuls for a short period of time; then, returned to his regular job.

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dictator

Answer explanation

During a military emergency, a dictator ruled in place of the consuls for a short period of time, then returned to his regular job.

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The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country.

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civic duty

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'civic duty' which refers to the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country.

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three rulers who share equal political power

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triumvirate

Answer explanation

A triumvirate consists of three rulers who share equal political power, making it the correct choice in this context.