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Chapter 11 Roman
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Legendary hero that survived the Trojan War. | Aeneas |
| Legendary brothers who are credited for creating Rome. Rome was named after Romulus. | Romulus and Remus |
| Dictator, who was well liked caused he wasn't eager to hold power. | Cininnatus |
| A form of government in which people elect leaders to govern them. | Republic |
| Rulers with almost absolute power.(Only could stay for 6 months) | Dictators |
| Common People (Peasants, Farmers, Traders ....) | Plebeian |
| Rich people (Government Leaders & Rich Land owners) | Patrician |
| Goverment officals elected in Rome | Magistrates |
| The 2 most powerful magistrates, or elected officials. | Consuls |
| A council of wealthy + powerful Romans who advised city's leader's. | Roman Senate |
| To prohibit or not allow/"I forbid" | Veto |
| A method to balance power among the groups the groups in the republic. | Checks & Balances |
| Roman Republic meeting place (In the center of town). | Forum *Place |
| Roman Language | Latin |
| Main or most important | Primary |