Unit 4 Chapter 1

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What is a peninsula?

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A peninsula is a piece of land sticking out into a body of water so that it is almost surrounded by water.

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What is a republic?

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A republic is a form of government in which people elect representatives to rule for them.

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What is a patrician?

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A member of the wealthiest and most powerful families of Rome.

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What is a plebeian?

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A person who was an ordinary free Roman in the lower social class.

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What is a consul?

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A consul is one of two people elected to rule the Roman Republic.

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What is veto?

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A veto is to reject or refuse to approve a law.

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What does official mean?

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A person who carries out a government duty.

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What does majority mean?

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More than half of a total.

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What is laying siege?

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Laying siege is surrounding enemy buildings or other locations so that those within cannot receive supplies.

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What is a toga?

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A toga is a traditional Roman clothing made of fabric draped around the body.