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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
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 | 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. |
latifundia | A huge estate. |
census | A population count. |
satirize | To ridicule. |
mosaic | Picture formed with chipped stone. |
engineering | Application of math and science. |
aqueduct | Structures that 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. |