Definition
Definition
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What is the definition for Forum

Forum- open area in a Roman city filled with public buildings, templates, and markets.

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What is the definition for Veto

Veto- stop or cancel of a govenment official or body

100

What is the definition for Paterfamilias

Paterfamilias- oldest man in a Roman family who held absolute power over his family

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What is the definition for Civil War

Civil War- war between the groups from the same country 

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In what ways were the roman assemblies democratic 

Each Roman male citizen in the assemblies were able to select the magistries

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What is the definition for republic

Republic- form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials 

200

What is the definition for Magistrate

Magistrate- government official who enforces the law

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What is the definition for Villa

Villa- large country home

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What is the definition for Agustus

Agustus- a title used by the roman emperors meaning venerable of greatly honered person

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What were the three branches of government 

Aristocratic, Democratic, and Monarchical

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What is the definition for Legion 

Legion- basic unit of the roman army, consisiting of 4,500-5,000 heavily armed soilders

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What is the definition for Toga

Toga- garment that adult men wore wrapped around their bodies as a symbol of Roman citizenship 

300

What is the definition for Established Regions

Established Regions- official religion suported by the govenment

300

Describe Italy's geography. How did it help Rome unite the peninsula 

The Alps , has a big river and plains. It is also the shape of a boot. 

300

What did wealthy and poor romans have in common 

They had the right to vote and the respected gods and godesses

400

What is the definition for Maniple 

Maniple- unit of 60-120 soilders that could act independently in battle
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What is the definition for Consul

Consul- one of the two top officials and military leaders in the Roman Republic 

400

What is the definition for Empire

Empire- state containing several countries or territories

400

What three groups of people settled in Rome

Greeks, Romans, Etruscans

400

what didi United States government have in common with the ancient government of the Roman Republic

The United States govenment and the roman government both have a senate

500

What is the definition for Constitution 

Constitution- a sysytem of basic rules and princepels by which a government is organized

500

What is the definition for Patriachal Society

Patriachal Society- a society in which money men rule their famillies, and people trace their orgins through male ancestors. 

500

What is the definition for Province

Province- territorythat is under control of a larger country

500

Starting eith octavion, roman emperors took the title of what?

Agustus

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After winning civial wars, what did Sulla and Ceasar do?

Sulla ruled as a dictator for a year then ritired. Ceasear took control of Rome and helped the poor. But he wanted to make himself dictator for life.

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