- Republic - A form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.
- Patrician - The wealthy landowners who held most of the power in the early republic of Rome.
- Plebeian - The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population.
- Tribune - Representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
- Consul - Two officials who commanded the army and directed the government, but had limited power.
- Senate - The aristocratic branch of Rome's government that exercised great influence over both foreign and domestic policy.
- Dictator - A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army.
- Legion - A large military unit.
- Punic Wars - Three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
- Hannibal - A brilliant military strategist and general who wanted to avenge Carthage's earlier defeat in the Punic Wars.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Ancient Rome important definitions
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