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Ancient Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dictator | a leader who has absolute power |
| Celts | a collection of tribes living in Europe |
| republic | a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
| city-state | a city that governs itself and its surrounding territory |
| civilization | complex society characterized by dense population, agriculture, cities, social hierarchy, specialization, government, monumental building, and a belief system |
| empire | an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority |
| aqueduct | a system of pipes used to bring fresh water to highly populated areas |
| barbarian | not from Greek or Roman origins; an outsider |