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Roman Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Republic | Citizens elect leaders. |
| Senate | Council of representative |
| Consul | The two most powerful officials in Rome. |
| Dictator | A ruler who has almost absolute power. |
| Patrician | the nobility in Roman society. |
| Plebeians | The common people of ancient Rome. |
| Basilica | A large, roofed public building used primarily as a court of law, business exchange, and administrative center. |
| Veto | To reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officials. |
| Martyr | A person who died for their beliefs |
| Apostle | The 12 chosen disciples of Jesus who spread his teachings. |
| Aqueducts | A human-made raised channel that carries water from distant places. |
| Province | Self-governing regions |
| Census | A mandatory, periodic registration of citizens, their families, and property. |
| Forum | A Roman public meeting place. |
| Legions | A group of up to 6,000 Roman soldiers. . |
| Pax Romana | Roman Peace |
| Latin | The language of the Romans. |