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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
World History
Term | Definition |
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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. |