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Vocabulary for Rome

QuestionAnswer
Ally A country that agrees to join another country for purposes of trade and Security
Plebeians Ordinary citizens
Aqueducts Channels built to carry water for long distances along the Roman roads
Republic Citizens elected representatives to the Senate and two Consuls held power
Triumvirate Government ruled by three people
Colonies Land taken to increase trade and gain resources
Twelve Tables Laws written on bronze tablet
Pax Romana Period of peace in Rome
Economy Trade (how to gain wealth)
Forum Open space that served as a market and meeting place
Dictator One who rules with complete power
Patricians Wealthy citizens
Direct Democracy Form of government where citizens govern themselves
Monotheism Worship of one god
Oligarchy Polis ruled by a few aristocrats that hold all the power
Peninsula Land surrounded by water on 3 sides
Polytheism Worship of many gods
Representative Democracy (In the U. S.) Citizens elect representatives to make laws and decisions
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