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| Open market and gathering place in ancient Rome. |
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| A loose collection of governments united for a single cause. |
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| People have the power to elect their leaders. |
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| The upper class of ancient Rome from families that could trace their ancestry to the founding of the city of Rome. |
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| The remaining 90% of the population of ancient Rome. The common people of the city. |
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| Elected official that protected and represented the plebeians of Rome. |
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| Two elected officials that served for one year in control of Rome's government and armies. |
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| 300 patricians that advised the consuls and reviewed the laws of ancient Rome. |
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| Elected official that had total control of the Roman government for only six months. |
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| Twin brother said to have been raised by a she-wolf. The city of Rome is named after him. |
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| Twin brother said to have been raised by a she-wolf. He was murdered by his brother over the founding of ancient Rome. |
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| To make a conquered area follow the customs and traditions of ancient Rome. |
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| To murder for political reasons. |
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| Etruscan King that was an early ruler of Rome. |
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| Tribune of the plebeians that was assassinated by the Senate over land reform. |
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| Conqueror of Gaul that made himself dictator for life. He was assassinated one month later by Senators. |
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| Carthaginian general that was able to defeat the Roman Army in the Italian Peninsula, but not able to win the 2nd Punic War. |
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| Phoenician city-state in Africa that fought Rome for control of the Mediterranean Sea. |
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| A series of three wars fought between Carthage and Rome over control of the Mediterranean Sea. |
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| Body of land surrounded by water on three sides that the city of Rome is located. |
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| Grand-nephew of Julius Caesar who was adopted by him as his son. He becomes the first true emperor of ancient Rome. |
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| Fought a civil war with Gaius Marius for control of Rome. He made himself dictator for three years. |
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| Roman consul that was eventually able to defeat Hannibal at the Battle of Zama outside the city of Carthage. |
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| Military unit made up of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and auxiliary sections. |
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| Special military tactic that can break an opposing line with the use of shields. |
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| The ability to listen and follow orders, act as one group, and practice battle formations. |
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| Official elected by the people to make decisions for them. |
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