Rome Vocab Definitions
Today, we were assigned to write vocab definitions for our Rome unit.
Republic- a form of government where citizens have power, and can vote for their own leaders.
Patrician- A wealthy landowner who had most of the power in government
Plebeian- Commonfolk such as farmers, merchants, or artisans, who made up the majority of the population in Rome
Tribune- Representatives who protected citizens rights from politicians
Consul- These were two main leaders of Rome, who one had a one year term. They directed armies and ran the government
Senate- An Aristocratic branch of Rome's government, which had 300 members
Dictator- A leader with absolute power in a crisis, who only lead for 6 months
Legion- Large military units in Rome's army, which each had about 5,000 foot soldiers per legion
Punic Wars- The war between Rome and Carthage that lasted from 264-146 BC. This was made up of three smaller wars, but eventually Rome won.
Hannibal- A military strategist for Carthage who was determined to avenge their defeat earlier.
Republic- a form of government where citizens have power, and can vote for their own leaders.
Patrician- A wealthy landowner who had most of the power in government
Plebeian- Commonfolk such as farmers, merchants, or artisans, who made up the majority of the population in Rome
Tribune- Representatives who protected citizens rights from politicians
Consul- These were two main leaders of Rome, who one had a one year term. They directed armies and ran the government
Senate- An Aristocratic branch of Rome's government, which had 300 members
Dictator- A leader with absolute power in a crisis, who only lead for 6 months
Legion- Large military units in Rome's army, which each had about 5,000 foot soldiers per legion
Punic Wars- The war between Rome and Carthage that lasted from 264-146 BC. This was made up of three smaller wars, but eventually Rome won.
Hannibal- A military strategist for Carthage who was determined to avenge their defeat earlier.
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