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Rome-Unit2
Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Roman Empire | Began in 27 BCE with Augustus - the empire brought many advancements and enduring impacts that we still see today (aqueducts, bridges, roads). The empire was conquered by Germanic tribes in 476 C.E. |
| Germanic Tribes | Groups that invaded the Roman Empire between 300 - 500 CE. They attacked and burned the capital city of Rome, and by 500 had set up their own kingdoms (Franks, Visigoths, Anglo Saxons, etc). They led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. |
| Pax Romana | 200 year period of peace in Rome. |
| Aqueducts | Bridge-like stone structures that carry water from the hills into Roman cities |
| Christianity | A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as shown in the New Testament; emphasizes the role of Jesus as a savior |
| Council of Plebs | The system by which laws were made by direct democracy, Part of the Roman legislative branch, made up of all plebeians |
| Roman Consul | Two patricians elected for a one year term; similar powers to today's president |
| Emperor | A man who rules different groups of people throughout a large area. |
| Dictator | A ruler who has complete power over a country; usually takes power by force |
| Magistrate | a public official authorized to decide questions bought before a court of justice |
| Patrician | In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class. |
| Plebeian | an ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman republic |
| Roman Senate | A council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders |
| Roman Tribune | an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights |
| Legionary | Roman soldier |
| Republic | a government where the leader is voted into office by the citizens |
| Forum | Open space in Rome that served as a marketplace and public square |
| Julius Caesar | 100-44 B.C. Roman general who ended Rome's Republic and became its dictator in 45 B.C. |
| Veto | means "to forbid" in latin; Roman leaders used it to say no to laws |
| Depose | To remove from office or power |
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