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Chapter 6 Vocab
World History
Term | Definition |
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Republic | government chosen 'by people' |
Patrician | upper class landowner |
Consul | patrician chosen as leader for one year |
Dictator | ruler with absolute power for 6 months |
Plebian | lower class workers |
Tribune | plebeian-elected official |
Veto | to block approval |
Legion | basic military unit of 5000 men |
Imperialism | establishing control over foreign lands |
Province | land under roman rule |
Latifiunda | huge estate |
Census | population count |
Satririze | to ridicule |
Mosaic | picture formed with chipped stone |
Engineering | application of math and science |
Aqueduct | structure carry water |
Messiah | an anointed king |
Apostle | a follower |
Martyr | a sufferer for faith |
Patriarch | bishop in eastern empire |
Pope | bishop of Rome |
Heresy | a contrary belief |
Inflation | rapid rise in prices |
Mercenary | foreign soldier hired for pay |