Roman Republic Vocabulary

Civilization that lived north of Rome and were influenced by the Greeks. Was the predecessor to Roman culture in Italy.

Leaders elected by the people to govern them.

Rulers with absolute power.

Common people of Rome. Majority of the population that were either peasants, trades people, or other workers.

Nobles and wealthy elite of Rome. A small minority of the population that had full control of the Roman government at one point.

Elected government officials.

Two most powerful magistrates of Rome. elected to run the city and lead the army.

Council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders. They held office for life.

The ability to prohibit actions by government officials. Power given to the assembly of plebeians called tribunes.

Language of the Romans. Predecessor to several Romance languages (Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Romanian)