Rome Vocabulary
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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ROME VOCABULARY
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Legion
Smaller unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers.
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Patrician
wealthy landowners and member of the ruling class in ancient Rome
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Republic
Form of government in which the leader is not a king or queen but a person elected by citizens.
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Veto
To reject or block a vote.
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Dictator
In ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies.
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Cicurs Maximus
Ancient chariot racing stadium in Rome.
Consuls
One of the two top government officials in ancient Rome.
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Praetors
Important government official in ancient Rome.
Latin
Latin is an ancient Italic language originally spoken by the Italic Latins in Latium and Ancient Rome. Along with most European languages, it is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language.
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Julius Caesar
A military general and politician who changed Rome from a republic into a dictatorship
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Checks and balances
Counter balancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated.
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