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Roman Warfare

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Punic Wars name for the long conflict between Rome and Carthage
Legion word the Romans would have used to describe their armies
Vercingetorix Gallic chieftan that led an alliance against Julius Caesar and the Romans
Scipio Roman general that defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama
Celts another name for Gauls
Gaius Cassius Senator that organized Julius Caesar’s assassination
Hamilcar Carthaginian leader that made his son swear “to never be a friend of the Romans”
Gladius Roman short sword
Pompey Roman general that fought against Caesar for control of Rome
Scutum long, protective shield used by Roman soldiers
Trireme ancient three-decked warship with sails and oars
Centurion Roman commander of 100 men
Sicily when Rome won its first war against Carthage, it gained control of this place
Rubicon by crossing this river with his army, Caesar violated Roman law
Hannibal Carthiginian general that nearly conquered the Romans
Julius Caesar by becoming a permanent dictator, this person ended Rome’s democracy
Cannae battle in Italy that was the worst disaster for the Roman army
Pilum javelin used by Roman soldiers
Triumvirate Latin word that literally means “three-person rule”; refers to political power sharing
Carthage place destroyed by Rome as an example to anyone else who would dare rebel against Roman rule
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