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Roman Heroes

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Republic Type of government in which citizens who have the right to vote select their leaders; the leaders rule in the name of the people.
Patrician Member of a wealthy, upper-class family in the ancient Roman Republic.
Plebeian An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic.
Consul One of two officials who led the ancient Roman Republic.
Dictator A person in the ancient Roman Republic appointed to rule for six months in times of emergency, with all the powers of a king.
Veto Latin word for "forbid"; the rejection of a bill by the President or of any planned action or rule by a person in power.
Romulus and Remus Twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome.
Etruscans Ancient people who lived in Etruria in Italy from at least 650 B.C. to about 500 B.C.; lived before Romans and influenced their culture.
Julius Caesar Roman political and military leader; became dictator for life in 44 B.C.; greatly improved the Roman government; was assassinated by Roman senators because of his great power.
Octavian Rome's first emperor; wise and strong leader whose rule led to peace and wealth; also known as Augustus.
Tiber River A major river in Italy; Rome is built on it's banks.
Rome The capital city of Italy; capital of the ancient Roman Empire.
Italy A boot-shaped country in southern Europe, including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
Carthage An ancient city on the northern coast of Africa; now a suburb of the city of Tunis.
Gaul A region inhabited by the ancient Gauls; now present-day France and parts of Belgium, Germany, and Italy.
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