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Etruscans

People who inhabited early Italy

Republic

System of government in which officials are chosen by people

Patrician

A member of the land-holding upper class of Rome

Plebeian

Member of the Roman class that influenced farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders

Consul

Official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded armies

Dictator

Ruler who has complete control over a government

Tribune

Official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

Veto

Block of a government action

Legion

Basic unit of Ancient Roman army with 5,000 soldiers

Imperialism

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

Latifundia

Huge estates bought up by newly wealthy Roman citizens

Census

Population count

Inflation

Economic cycle that involves a rapid rise in prices linked to a sharp increase in the amount of money available

Constantinople

The capital of the eastern Roman empire; capital of the Byzantine and ottoman empires, now called Istanbul

Huns

A nomadic people of central Asia

Mercenaries

Soldiers serving in a foreign army for pay