10.3 VOCAB FLASHCARD

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Led an army through Spain and the Alps to Rome.

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HANNIBAL

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Former slave and gladiator who led a slave uprising against Rome.

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SPARTACUS

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Engaged in a civil war and named himself dictator.

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LUCIUS SULLA

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Helped unemployment by encouraging the poor to join the army.

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GAIUS MARIUS

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Roman soldiers organized into groups of up to 6000.

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LEGIONS

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Roman legions divided into groups of 100 soldiers.

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CENTURIES

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After 400 BC, experienced rapid growth geographically and economically:

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ROMAN REPUBLIC

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Fierce wars fought against Carthage.

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Punic Wars

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City in N. Africa:

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CARTHAGE

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Warriors who fought for sport in ancient Rome.

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GLADIATOR