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Ch.11 & 12 Vocab.
Review for Social Studies Ch.11 & 12 Vocabulary (Ancient Rome)
Term | Definition |
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republic | a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
legions | large groups of Roman soldiers |
patricians | the ruling class |
plebeians | ordinary citizens |
consul | head of government, usually with a limited term in office |
veto | to reject |
praetors | government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges |
legislature | a group of people who make the laws |
tribune | an elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens |
dictator | a person granted absolute power |
civic duty | the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country |
innovation | the introduction of something new |
latifundia | large farming estates |
triumvirate | three rulers who share equal political power |
Pax Romana | Roman peace |
proconsul | governor |
aqueduct | a human-made channel that carries water long distances |
successor | one that comes after |
gladiator | in ancient Rome, a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment |
reforms | changes to bring about improvement |