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Rome Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Latins | People from the ancient country of Latium, an area in now the country of Italy |
| Palatine | One of the seven hills in Ancient Rome |
| Cuniculus | An irrigation system invented by the Etruscans |
| Gladiator | A person trained to fight another person to the death for public entertainment |
| Republic | A form of government with elected leaders |
| Patrician | in the Roman Republic, a rich man who held power |
| Plebeian | One of the common people; in the Roman Republic, a person that had no say in government |
| Senate | A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic |
| Consul | One or two chief leaders in the Roman Republic |
| Veto | To refuse to approve proposals of government made by the Senate |
| Tribune | An official of the Roman Republic elected by plebeians to protect their rights |
| Forum | Gathering place |
| Thermopolia | "fast food" places |
| Atrium | A hall where the family received guests |
| Stylus | A pointed instrument used for writing |
| Villa | A large house in the country |