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11/04/2013

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Rome
Definition
city founded by Latin-speaking villages collected around seven hills adjacent to Tiber River
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753-509 BCE
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Rome was ruled by a series of Kings until tyrannical last king was overthrown and replaced by Republic.
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Legions
Definition
soldiers for the Roman Army
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Patricians
Definition
controlled the majority of the political processes
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Plebeians
Definition
commoners
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Imperium
Definition
Roman concept of authority to rule exercised in varying degrees by all magistrates
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Consuls
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highest ranking magistrate in Roman Republic. Two elected for one-year non-repetitive term. Powers include right to command troops in battle.
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Tribune
Definition
Plebian-elected representative in Senate.
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