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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Vocabulary for Chapter 6
| 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 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. |