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Chapter 11 SS Terms
Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Legion | Large group of Roman soldiers |
| Plebians | Ordinary citizens of ancient Rome |
| Patrician | The ruling class of ancient Rome. |
| Civic duty | The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country |
| Veto | to reject |
| Republic | A form of government in which citizens elect their leader |
| Latifundia | Large farming estates |
| Trumnvirate | Three rulers who share equal political power |
| Dictator | A person with absolute power to rule |
| Proconsul | A governor |
| Consul | Head of government, usually with limited term in office. |
| Praetor | Government officials that interpret the laws and serves as judges |
| Tribute | An elected official who protects the right of ordinary citizens |
| Pax Romana | Roman peace |