Ancient Roman Vocab (#4)

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Aqueduct

A man-made raised structure that carries water over long distances

<p>A man-made raised structure that carries water over long distances</p>
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Checks and Balances

A system that balances the distribution of power in a government by allowing each branch to exercise a level of control over the others. Meant to prevent abuses of power.

<p>A system that balances the distribution of power in a government by allowing each branch to exercise a level of control over the others. Meant to prevent abuses of power.</p>
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Civic Duty

the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country

<p>the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country</p>
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Dictator

a leader who has almost absolute power

<p>a leader who has almost absolute power</p>
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Forum

A Roman public meeting place

<p>A Roman public meeting place</p>
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Latin

The language of the Romans. The romance languages of Italian, French, and Spanish were developed from this.

<p>The language of the Romans. The romance languages of Italian, French, and Spanish were developed from this.</p>
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Legions

A group of up to 6,000 Roman soldiers

<p>A group of up to 6,000 Roman soldiers</p>
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Patricians

powerful landowners who controlled the government; nobility of Roman society

<p>powerful landowners who controlled the government; nobility of Roman society</p>
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Pax Romana

Roman Peace; A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180

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Plebians

Common people of Rome

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Punic Wars

A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.

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Republic

A government ruled by law. The United States is a republic because we have the constitution.

<p>A government ruled by law. The United States is a republic because we have the constitution.</p>
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Veto

v.) to reject a decision or law made by other government officials

<p>v.) to reject a decision or law made by other government officials</p>