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Ancient Rome
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6th Grade
05/30/2011

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Arable
Definition
Soil good for farming.
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Forum
Definition
Open market and gathering place in ancient Rome.
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Confederation
Definition
A loose collection of governments united for a single cause.
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Republic
Definition
People have the power to elect their leaders.
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Tripartite
Definition
Having three parts.
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Patricians
Definition
The upper class of ancient Rome from families that could trace their ancestry to the founding of the city of Rome.
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Plebeian
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The remaining 90% of the population of ancient Rome.  The common people of the city.
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Tribune
Definition
Elected official that protected and represented the plebeians of Rome.
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Consul
Definition
Two elected officials that served for one year in control of Rome's government and armies.
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Senate
Definition
300 patricians that advised the consuls and reviewed the laws of ancient Rome.
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Dictator
Definition
Elected official that had total control of the Roman government for only six months.
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Romulus
Definition
Twin brother said to have been raised by a she-wolf.  The city of Rome is named after him.
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Remus
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Twin brother said to have been raised by a she-wolf.  He was murdered by his brother over the founding of ancient Rome.
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Romanize
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To make a conquered area follow the customs and traditions of ancient Rome.
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Triumvirate
Definition
A group of three leaders
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Assassinate
Definition
To murder for political reasons.
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Tarquinius Priscus
Definition
Etruscan King that was an early ruler of Rome.
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Tiberius Gracchus
Definition
Tribune of the plebeians that was assassinated by the Senate over land reform.
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Julius Caesar
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Conqueror of Gaul that made himself dictator for life.  He was assassinated one month later by Senators.
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Hannibal
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Carthaginian general that was able to defeat the Roman Army in the Italian Peninsula, but not able to win the 2nd Punic War.
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Carthage
Definition
Phoenician city-state in Africa that fought Rome for control of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Punic Wars
Definition
A series of three wars fought between Carthage and Rome over control of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Italian Peninsula
Definition
Body of land surrounded by water on three sides that the city of Rome is located.
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Augustus
Definition
Grand-nephew of Julius Caesar who was adopted by him as his son.  He becomes the first true emperor of ancient Rome.
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Sulla
Definition
Fought a civil war with Gaius Marius for control of Rome.  He made himself dictator for three years.
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Scipio Africanus
Definition
Roman consul that was eventually able to defeat Hannibal at the Battle of Zama outside the city of Carthage.
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Roman Army
Definition
Military unit made up of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and auxiliary sections.
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Wedge
Definition
Special military tactic that can break an opposing line with the use of shields.
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Roman Army Success
Definition
The ability to listen and follow orders, act as one group, and practice battle formations.
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Representative
Definition
Official elected by the people to make decisions for them.
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