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Roman Republic

Terms and People from the Roman Republic

TermDefinition
patricians Wealthy landowners and Rome's ruling class.
plebians Most of the people in Rome. Not as wealthy as patricians--were shopkeepers, artisans, owners of small farms
consuls 2 patricians that headed the government. They served one year in office
veto Latin for "I forbid". Consuls could do this to each other
praetors people in government who interpreted the law and served as judges. Could also lead armies
tribunes Elected by the Council of Plebs who voiced plebian concerns to the government.
dictator A strong leader in charge of Rome during difficult or dangerous times.
civic duty The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country.
Twelve Tables Rome's written code of law. Supported the idea that plebians and patricians had the right to be treated equally.
Senate A group of 300 patrician men that served for life
Assembly of Centuries elected consuls and praetors and passed laws.
Cincinnatus A famous Roman dictator who served for 16 days and then returned to his life.
Carthage a powerful trading empire based along the North African coast and Rome's main rival.
Hannibal A general from Carthage who took an army to Italy and raided the country.
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