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Ancient Rome

TermDefinition
Romulus and Remus Twin Brothers Founders of Rome
Republic People elect leaders to govern them
Dictator Rulers with almost absolute power 6 month term
Cincinnatus One of Rome's famous dictators
Plebeians Romes common people
Patricians Nobles
magistrates Officials
Consuls The two most powerful magistrates in Rome
Roman Senate Was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders
tripartite Government with three parts Each have their own responsibilities in power
Twelve Tables Symbol of Roman law and of their rights as Roman citizens
Veto Prohibit Actions by other officials
Latin The Roman's language
checks and balances Method to balance power Keeps one part of government from becoming stronger
Civic Duty Making sure the city prospered Attend assembly meetings and vote in elections
Roman Forum Rome's public meeting place
Toga Symbols of Roman citizenship
Palatine Hill Rome's richest people lived in this location
Capitoline Hill Rome’s grandest temples stood here
Tabularium Stored important government records
legions Group of up to 6000 soldiers Divided into centuries
Punic Wars A series of wars against Carthage A city in Northern Africa
Hannibal pages One of the greatest generals of the ancient world Had 80 war elephants
Tiberius One of the first leaders to address Rome’s problems
Gaius Marius Brother of Tiberius One of the first leaders to address Rome’s problems
Lucius Cornelius Sulla He became consul in 88 BC Came in conflict with another consul which started a civil war
Spartacus He challenged Rome’s leaders Led thousands of people to freedom
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