Ancient Rome Vocabulary

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Legends

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Stories about famous people and events in the past

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Peninsula

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Land surrounded by water on three sides

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Tiber River

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Long river going through Rome

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Consuls

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One of two chief leaders elected yearly in ancient Rome to rule the republic

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Dictator

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A person who rules with total authority

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Republic

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A type of government in which citizens vote for their leaders

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Tribunes

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A representative who fought to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in ancient Rome

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Twelve Tables

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Roman Laws written down on bronze tablets, protected all citizens

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Veto

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To reject a decision or proposal made by another government body

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Aristocracy

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Wealthy landowners who have more power in society