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Roman Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Republic | a from of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote |
| Patrician | in ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class |
| Plebeian | in ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population |
| Tribune | a payment made by a weaker power to a stronger power to obtain an assurance of peace and security |
| Consul | in the Roman Republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government |
| Senate | in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats |
| Julius Caesar | military leader in ancient Rome that became a dictator |
| Triumvirate | In ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government |
| Augustus | name given to Octavian, means "Exalted One" |
| Pax Romana | a period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D. |