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Senate
Retired magistrates and patricians advised the consuls and made laws.
The twelve tables
A set of laws inscribed on 12 bronze tablets
Consul
two people who governed the city that were only elected for one year that had veto power
Veto
a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
Magistrates
judges, looked after the money of Rome. Used the twelve tables
Republic
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, has a elected/nominated president
Tribunes
protected the plebeians and patricians against unfair treatment
Carthage
powerful city state in North Africa, soon rivals Rome
1st Punic war
The first naval battle against Carthage and Rome caused by the argument of who could control Corisa.
2nd Punic war
Carthage General Hannibal’s “surprise” attack to Rome
3rd Punic war
Rome seizes Carthage conquered people sold to slavery
Hannibal
War general famous for leading Carthage in the 2nd Punic War
Scipio
Roman general that invaded Africa.
Battle of Cannae
Rome loses 75,000 men.
Battle of Zama
End of the 2nd punic war.
Polytheism
Belief in many gods
Polis
a city state in ancient greece
Oligarchy
a small group holding power in a state
Monarchy
A King or Queen holding power in a state.
Democracy
A way of governing that depends on the will of the people.
Athens
Capital of greece.
Sparta
A prominent city state in ancient greece
Peninsula
A piece of land covered with water on 3 sides.
Romulus
A man who founded ancient Rome.
Spartacus
A Gladiator who led the slave revolt.
Gladiator
Slave that is forced to fight animals and other men.
Latin
The language of ancient rome and its empire.
Plebs
A member of the lower class belonging to ancient Rome.
Patricians
A member of the Higher Class who owned a lot land.
Aqueduct
A pipe or passage used for carrying water from a distance.
Etruscans
People who belonged to the Etruscan civilization.
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