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Republic
A form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives & leaders are elected by the people
Patrician
A group of aristocratic land owners in ancient Rome who held most of the power in early Rome
->Plebeian<-
one of the common farmers & merchants who made up most od the population in ancient Rome
Tribune
an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights
Consul
one of the two powerful officials elected every year to command the army and make the laws
Senate
the supreme governing body, originaly made up of only Aristocrats
dictator
a political leader give absolute power to make laws and command the army for 6 months
Legion
a military unit in ancient rome made up of 5k of troops and a group of calvary
Hannibal
247 to 183 BC, managed to invade italyh but was defeated
Scipio
a roman general who invaded carthage and defeated hannibal at zoma
Tarquin the proud
the last atruscion ruler of rome
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World History Rome Chapter 5 section 1
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World History Rome Chapter 5 section 1
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