Christianity and Roman Empire Vocabulary

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What is the term for a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote?

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republic

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What is the term for a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class in ancient Rome?

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patrician

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What is the term for one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population in ancient Rome?

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plebeian

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What is the term for an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights in ancient Rome?

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tribune

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Term for one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government in the Roman republic.

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consul

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What is the term for the supreme governing body in ancient Rome, originally made up only of aristocrats?

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senate

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What is the term for a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time in ancient Rome?

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dictator

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Term for a military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback.

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legion

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What is the term for the series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264–146 b.c.) that resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome’s dominance over the western Mediterranean?

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Punic Wars

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Who was the brilliant 29-year-old Carthaginian general and military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage’s earlier defeat and assembled an army of 50,000 infantry, 9,000 cavalry, and 60 elephants with the intent of capturing Rome?

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Hannibal