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Ancient Rome
Early Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Latins | A group of settlers from central Europe that became the earliest inhabitants of Italy |
| legend | a story that has been passed down for generations |
| Romulus and Remus | twin brothers supposedly founded Rome, according to one legend |
| Etruscans | advanced civilization from northern Italy that conquered Rome |
| patrician | ruling class made up of wealthy landowners and nobles |
| plebians | common people such as farmers, traders, and craftsmen |
| monarchy | governmental rule of a king |
| republic | a government ruled by laws and representatives chosen by the people |
| consul | elected in place of a king, and whose duty was to manage government, army, and serve as judges. |
| Senate | most powerful political branch, made of 300 members of patricians |
| Assenbly of Centuries | group made of patricians, that voted on laws, declared war, and elected consuls. |
| Tribal Assembly | group of plebeians who elected tribunes to protect the rights & interests of the common people |
| tribune | One of ten elected leaders of the Tribal Assembly |
| Law of the Twelve Tables | laws written down in 450 BC that became the foundation of Roman civil law. |
| Roman Forum | a public meeting place |
| veto | "I forbid" |