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Chapter 15 The Roman Empire
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History
7th Grade
03/07/2013

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EMPEROR
Definition
Absolute ruler of an empire
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OCTAVIAN/CAESAR AUGUSTUS
Definition
A) First Roman Emperor
B) Adopted son of Julius Caesar
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CENSUS
Definition
Population count
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FREEDMEN
Definition
People who used to be slaves, who are now free
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SECOND TRIUMVIRATE
Definition
Marc Anthony, Octavian, & Marcus Lepidas
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PAX ROMANA
Definition
"Roman Peace"
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ROMAN EMPIRE
Definition
Empire that controlled most of the known world
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BATTLE OF ACTIUM
Definition
Battle that occurred near Greece in which Octavian became the sole ruler of Rome
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PRINCEPS
Definition
"First among equals"
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PRAETORIAN GUARD
Definition
Emperor's body guard
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PONTIFEX MAXIMUS
Definition
Chief priest of Roman religion
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IMPERATOR
Definition
Commander of the Roman armies
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DOMUS
Definition
House with marble walls, colored stone floors, and plumbing for the rich people
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TRADE
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Buying & selling goods & services
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TARIFFS
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Taxes placed on goods brought into the empire
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