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The Rise of the Roman Republci
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7th Grade
03/14/2018

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empire
Definition
a state containing several countries or territories
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Republic
Definition
a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
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magistrates
Definition
elected officials who enforce the law
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maniple
Definition

a unit of between 60-160 soldiers

provided flexibility in fighting

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provinces
Definition
areas within a country or empire
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forum
Definition
an open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets
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veto
Definition

means to stop or cancel the action of a government official or body

"I forbid"

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civil war
Definition
war between groups from the same country
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patriarchal society
Definition

a society where men ruled the families

people trace their origins through male ancestors

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consuls
Definition

the top officials in the Roman republic

Their most important job was to lead the army

They also presided over the senate and assemblies and were the highest judges

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villa
Definition
a large country home
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legion
Definition
the basic unit of the Roman army
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established religion
Definition
an official religion supported by the government
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constitution
Definition
a system of rules by which a government is organized or a plan of government
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paterfamilias
Definition

head of household

usually the oldest man in a Roman family

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toga
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the symbol of Roman citizenship, a garment that adult men wore wrapped around their bodies

 

only citizens could wear togas

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Augustus
Definition
name of the first emperor meaning venerable or greatly honored one
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