Rome Vocab 3
a member of the lower social classes(commoner)
What is Plebians
elected officials in Ancient Rome. During the period of the Roman Kingdom
what are Magistators
third-longest river in Italy and the longest in Central Italy, rising in the Apennine Mountains.
what is the Tiber River.
were institutions in ancient Rome. They functioned as the machinery of the Roman legislative branch, and thus passed all legislation.
Roman Assembly
professional fighters who fought in ancient Roman times, in front of a crowd.
what is a Gladitators.
provided the empire's political, religious, and military leadership.
What are Patricians
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there.
What is a Consul
ensure that no one person or department has absolute control over decisions, clearly define the assigned duties, and force cooperation in completing tasks
What are checks and balances.
a series of three wars between the Roman Republic
what is Punic wars
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
What is Veto
When was Rome founded
April 21, 753 BC