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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
World History
| 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 | huge estate. |
| Census | population count. |
| Satirize | to ridicule. |
| Mosaic | picture formed wit 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. |