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pipeline/channel built to carry water to populated areas

Aqueduct

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Republic

Form of government where leaders are elected by citizens who vote for them

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Who was Hannibal

Carthage General

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This happened to trade during Pax Romana

it increased & flourished

100

Plebians

Farmers, artisians, Merchants

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Religious belief that is contrary to the official teachings of the church

Heresy

200

supreme governing body

Senate

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Roman Emporers did this to distract people from the problems in the city

Free bread to poor; gladiator games; holidays & celebrations

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Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire because

Used as scapegoats when things went wrong; seen as a threat; refused to worship Roman Gods

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Pope

Head of the Roman Catholic Church

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THis group of people made up the senate

Wealthy land owners

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Official elected by plebiens to protect their rights

Tribune

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This Emporer moved the Capital from Rome to Byzantium

Constantine

300

The 12 Tables are significant because of this...

Everyone is equal under the law

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Dictator

political leader with absolute power to make laws & command the army

400

The first bishop

Peter

400

Consul

1 of 2 officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government

400

This Emporer burned down parts of Rome so he could build his own palace.

Nero

400

Gladiators were slaves that participated in this part of society

Fighters in the Colosseum

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Martyr

A person who suffers/dies because of his/her beliefs

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This helped spread Christianity across Rome

Peace of Pax Romana

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Veto

block a government action

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The emperor formerly known as Octavien

Augustus

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These two powers fought in the Punic Wars

Rome & Carthage

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Patrician

member of the wealthy, priviledged upper class