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Topic 7 Ancient Rome
Term | Definition |
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forum | open area in Rome filled with public building, temples, and markets. |
republic | form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials |
legion | basic unit in the Roman army, consisting of 4,500 to 5,000 heavily armed soldiers |
maniple | unit of 60 to 120 soldiers within a Roman legion could act independently in battle |
identify | v consider or treat as the same |
diplomacy | n the ability to handle relationship without increasing hostility |
constitution | system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized |
veto | stop or cancel the action of a government official or body |
magistrate | government official who enforces the law |
toga | garment that adult men wore wrapped around their bodies as a symbol of Roman citizenship |
consul | one of two top officials and military leaders in the Roman republic |
violate | v break a rule or agreement |
policy | n course of action taken by a government |
patriarchal society | society in which men rule their families, and people trace their origins through male ancestors |
paterfamilias | oldest man in a Roman family who had absolute power over his family |
villa | large country home |
established religion | official religion supported by the government |
minority | n a group that is less than half of a population |
tenant | n person who rents land or a home |
empire | state containing several countries and territories |
province | territory that is under the control of a larger country |
civil war | war between groups from the same country |
Augustus | title used by roman emperors meaning venerable or greatly honored person |
equipment | n things used for a specific purpose |
professional | adj trained, expert |