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Ancient Rome
Vocabulary 1
Term | Definition |
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Remus and Romulus | Twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome |
Julius Caesar | One of the most skilled and powerful generals in the history of Rome |
Augustus | The first emperor of the Roman Empire who made many improvements to society |
Constantine | Roman emperor who reunited the empire, founded Constantinople, and practiced religious tolerance |
Dictator | A leader with complete or absolute power |
Magistrate | Elected officials from Rome's first government |
Consul | One of two magistrates in Rome with the most power |
Patricians | Powerful and wealthy nobles |
Senate | Roman council of powerful and wealthy people who advised city leaders |
Republic | A type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them |
Veto | To prohibit or block a certain action from taking place |
Plebians | Common people |