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Chapter 10 Soc. St.
Chapter 10 Key Terms and People
Question | Answer |
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Legendary Roman hero; was a Trojan hero who left Troy after the Trojan War; eventually he settled in Italy. | Aneas |
Legendary figures in Roman history; they built a city that eventually became Rome. | Romules and Remus |
Roman dictator; chosen by the Romans to defend their lands from attack; later, he willingly gave up his power; was considered an ideal leader. | Cincinnatus |
A political system in which people elect leaders to govern them. | Republic |
The common people in ancient Rome | Plebeians |
The nobility in Roman society. | Patricians |
Rich and powerful people. | Nobility |
An elected official in Rome; makes up one part of the Roman Government. | Magistrate |
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome. | Consuls |
A council of wealthy and powerful citizens who advised Rome's leaders. | Roman Senate |
To reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officials. | Veto |
The language of the Romans. | Latin |
A system that balances the distribution of power in government. | Checks and Balances |
A roman public meeting place. | Forum |
Across from the forum; where Rome's grandest temples stood | Capitaline Hill |
On one side of the forum; where the richest people of Rome lived. | Palentine Hill |
Responsibility to ensure that their city prospers. | Civic Duty |
Has success and is wealthy. | Prospers |