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DBQ Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Republic | a state where power is shared and decisions are made by representatives |
| Empire | a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor or empress |
| Pax Romana | a 200-year period of peace and stability during the fourth period of expansion |
| Dictatorship | a country, government, or the form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator |
| Sacked | to pillage or loot after capture |
| Conscription | when citizens are forced to join the military; draft |
| Instability | to be unstable, unpredictable, and/or easily changed |
| Assassination | targeted killing of a public figure, often a political leader |