Ancient Rome List 1

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cuniculus

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an underground irrigation system invented by the Etruscans

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Etruscan

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an ancient inhabitant of Etruria, a land in north and central Italy

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Rome

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the capital city of the Roman civilization, founded about 700 B.C.E.

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consul

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one of two chief leaders in Rome

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patrician

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in the Roman Republic, a member of the upper, ruling class

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plebeian

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in the Roman Republic, one of the common people

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republic

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a form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people

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Senate

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a group of 300 men elected to govern Rome

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tribune

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an official of Rome elected by plebeians to represent them

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veto

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to refuse to approve proposals of government