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Chapter 6 Vocab
World History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Republic | government chosen 'by people' |
| Patrician | upper class landowner |
| Consul | patrician chosen as leader for one year |
| Dictator | ruler with absolute power for 6 months |
| Plebian | lower class workers |
| Tribune | plebeian-elected official |
| Veto | to block approval |
| Legion | basic military unit of 5000 men |
| Imperialism | establishing control over foreign lands |
| Province | land under roman rule |
| Latifiunda | huge estate |
| Census | population count |
| Satririze | to ridicule |
| Mosaic | picture formed with chipped stone |
| Engineering | application of math and science |
| Aqueduct | structure carry water |
| Messiah | an anointed king |
| Apostle | a follower |
| Martyr | a sufferer for faith |
| Patriarch | bishop in eastern empire |
| Pope | bishop of Rome |
| Heresy | a contrary belief |
| Inflation | rapid rise in prices |
| Mercenary | foreign soldier hired for pay |