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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
| 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 | 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. |
| latifundia | A huge estate. |
| census | A population count. |
| satirize | To ridicule. |
| mosaic | Picture formed with chipped stone. |
| engineering | Application of math and science. |
| aqueduct | Structures that 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. |