Ancient Rome Vocabulary Flashcards

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Republic

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government where citizens elect leaders to represent them

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Patrician

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of the wealthy, upper class in Ancient Rome

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Plebeian

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or lower-class citizen in Ancient Rome

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Senate

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body of elders who advised Roman leaders

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Gladiator

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trained to fight for public entertainment

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Aqueduct

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built to carry water over long distances

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Forum

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square used for meetings and markets

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Legion

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unit of the Roman army, usually 3,000–6,000 soldiers

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Pax Romana

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of peace and stability across the Roman Empire

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Twelve Tables

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written laws of Rome, foundation for Roman legal system