Greece and Rome Vocab

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Official in ancient Rome who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interests.

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Tribune

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In ancient Greece, a play that mocked people or social customs.

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Comedy

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A city state in ancient Greece

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Polis

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Basic unit of the ancient Roman Army, made up of 5,000 soldiers

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Legion

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Blind Greek poet who authored the Iliad and Odyssey

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Homer

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Member of the landholding upper class in ancient Rome.

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Patrician

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A culture that blended customs from ancient Greece, Persia, Egypt and India

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Hellenistic

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Member of the lower class in ancient Rome, including farmers, merchants, artisans and traders.

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Plebian

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200 year span known as the period of Roman peace

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Pax Romana

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A system of government in which officials are chosen by the people.

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Republic