Roman Republic Vocab

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Consul

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Position in the Roman Republic responsible for executing laws and leading the army.

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Monarchy

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Term for a government ruled by a king or queen.

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Tribune

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Group in Ancient Rome that had the power to oversee the Senate's decisions.

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Dictator

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Term for a leader with absolute power in times of crisis in Rome

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Punic Wars

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Conflicts between Rome and Carthage impacting Roman expansion

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Legion

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Large Roman army unit

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Hannibal

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Carthaginian general known for tactical genius

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A member of the aristocracy in ancient Rome.

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Patrician

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The common people of ancient Rome.

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Plebeians

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A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

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Dictator