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Rome Test Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| forum | open area in Roman city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets |
| republic | form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials |
| legion | basic unit of the Roman army, consisting of 4,500 to 5,000 heavily armed soldiers |
| maniple | unit of 60 to 120 soldiers within a Roman legion that could act independently in battle |
| constitution | system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized |
| veto | stop or cancel the action of a government official or body |
| magistrate | government official who enforces the law |
| toga | garment that adults men wore wrapped around their bodies as a symbol of Roman citizenship |
| consul | one two top officials leaders in the Roman republic |
| patriarchal society | society in which men rule their families, and people trace their origins though male ancestors |
| paterfamilias | oldest man in the Roman family who had absolute power over his family |
| villa | large country home |
| established religion | official religion supported by the government rule |
| empire | state containing several countries or territories |
| province | territory that is under the control of a larger country |
| civil war | war between groups from the same country |
| Augustus | title used by Roman emperors meaning venerable or greatly honored person |
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