Forum Facts
vocabulary
year/language
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When was the Roman Forum built?

the 7th Century B.C.

100

what does veto mean?

 a decision or proposal made by another government body

100
What language did early Romans speak?
Latin.
200

 why is the Roman Forum important

The importance of the Roman Forum is since the population was skyrocketing

200

what does consul mean?

 one of two chief leaders elected yearly in Ancient Rome      

200

When did The First Punic War begin?

264 B.C.

300

Why was the Roman Forum built

to serve as a centralized hub for Rome's civic, religious, economic, and political life

300

what does legend mean?

 A story from the past that is accepted as truth be cannot be proven

300

What year was Rome founded?

753 B.C.

400

what does Patrician mean?

a wealthy landowner in Ancient Rome

400

What happened to Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.?

He was assassinated by a group of leading senators.

500

what does tribune mean?

a representative who fought to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in Ancient Rome

500

In what year did the council of the plebs receive the right to pass laws for all Romans?

287 B.C.