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Chapter 6
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Term | Definition |
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Republic | Government chosen 'by people' |
Patrician | Upper class landowners |
Consul | Patrician chosen as leader for one year |
Dictator | Ruler with absolute power for 6 months |
Plebeian | 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 |
Latifunda | Huge estate |
Census | Population count |
Province | Land under Roman Rule |
Satirize | 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 |