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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. |
| Plebian | Lower class workers. |
| Tribune | Plebian-elected official. |
| Veto | To block approval. |
| Legion | Basic military unit of 5000 men. |
| Imperialism | Establishing control over foreign lands. |
| Province | Land under Roman rule. |
| Latifunda | Huge estate. |
| Census | Population count. |
| Satirize | To ridicule. |
| Mosiac | Picture formed with chipped stone. |
| Engineering | Application of math and science. |
| Aqueduct | Structure carries water. |
| Satirize | To ridicule. |
| Mosiac | Picture formed with chipped stone. |
| Engineering | Application of math and science. |
| Aqueduct | Structure carries water. |
| Messiah | An anointed king. |
| Apostle | A follower. |
| Martyr | A sufferer of faith. |
| Patriarch | Bishop in eastern Rome. |
| Pope | Bishop of Rome. |
| Heresy | A contrary belief. |
| Inflation | Rapid rise in prices. |
| Mercenary | Foreign solder hired for pay. |