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Chapter 14 Roman Republic
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7th Grade
01/27/2013

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TARQUIN THE PROUD
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Last Etruscan king of Rome
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REPUBLIC
Definition
Form of government in which people elect their leaders
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CONSULS
Definition
A) Head of the Roman Republic
B) Led armies & directed government
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VETO
Definition
To say no or reject a law
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ROMAN SENATE
Definition
Advisors to the consuls
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PATRICIANS
Definition
Wealthy & powerful Romans
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PLEBEIANS
Definition
Common people of Rome
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SPQR
Definition
Means "The Senate & People of Rome"
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ROMAN LEGION
Definition
Elite group of 5,000 Roman foot soldiers
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CARTHAGE
Definition
City-state that fought against Rome in Punic Wars
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CENSORS
Definition
Kept a close eye on the behavior of the Senators
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PRAETORS
Definition
Roman judges who dealt with lawsuits
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QUAESTORS
Definition
In charge of the treasury
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PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLIES
Definition
Group of people who passed laws, declared war, & elected tribunes
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TRIBUNES
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A) Protected the common Romans
B) Could veto any action in government
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PUNIC WARS
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3 wars between Carthage & Rome for world domination
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HANNIBAL
Definition
Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War
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SCIPIO AFRICANUS
Definition
Roman general in the Second Punic War
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Battle of Zama
Definition
Major victory for Romans over the Carthaginians
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REFORM
Definition
To bring about positive change
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LATIFUNDIAS
Definition
Large estates of the Patricians
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GRACCHUS BROTHERS
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Tried to help the poor Romans, but were assassinated by Senate
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GAIUS MARIUS
Definition
Created professional fighting Roman army
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JULIUS CAESAR
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Great Roman general who was assassinated by the Senate
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TRIUMVIRATE
Definition
Rule by 3 people
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DICTATOR
Definition
Absolute ruler
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