Ancient Rome Vocab

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Interdependence

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two or more people, things, nations, places, etc... that depend on one another for basic needs

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Plebeians

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in Rome a member of the lower class of common people

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Patricians

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in Rome a member of the upper ruling class

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Consul

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in Rome, one of two elected leaders who jointly ruled Rome

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Tripartite

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type of government ruled by three different parts

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Veto

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in Latin it means "I forbid" and refers to the leaders power to overrule a law

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Representative Democracy/Republic

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People show power by voting for other people to make decisions on their behalf (Senate, President)

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Specialization

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The act of a region in producing a specific good or service

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Aqueduct

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a tall channel for conveying water; typically in the form of a bridge supported by tall columns.

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Empire

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A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler