HIST Vocab Flashcards

Etruscans

A people who inhabited early Italy

Republic

System of government in which officials are chosen by people

Patrican

A member of the land-holding upper class of Rome

Plebeian

A member of the Rome class that influenced farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders

Consul

An official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies

Dictator

Ruler who has complete control over the government

Tribune

An official elected by the plebians to protect their interests

Veto

To block a government action

Legion

Basic unit of the ancient Rome army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers

Imperialism

Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or religion

Latifundia

Huge estates bought up by newly wealthy roman citizens

Census

Population count

Inflation

economic cycle that involves a rapaid