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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Vocabulary for Chapter 6
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 with chipped stone |
Engineering | Application of math and science most often to construct. |
Aqueduct | Structure carry water. |
Missiah | 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. |