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Chapter 6
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Republic | Government chosen 'by people' |
| Patrician | Upper class landowners |
| Consul | Patrician chosen as leader for one year |
| Dictator | Ruler with absolute power for 6 months |
| Plebeian | 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 |
| Latifunda | Huge estate |
| Census | Population count |
| Province | Land under Roman Rule |
| Satirize | 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 |