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Ancient Rome
Chapter 10
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6th Grade
02/01/2013

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patrician
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wealthy, powerful Roman citizen
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plebeian
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common Roman citizen with little wealth or power
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republic
Definition
government where citizens have the right to vote
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representative
Definition
one elected to represent the people
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Senate
Definition
governing body
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consul
Definition
official chosen to manage the government and the army
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dictator
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ruler with total control over the people
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tribune
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person appointed to protect the rights of plebeians
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patriotism
Definition
sense of pride in one's country
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caesar
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Roman ruler
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emperor
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ruler of an empire
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gladiator
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generally a prisoner or slave who served as a professional fighter
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catacomb
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underground room used as a burial place
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synagogue
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Jewish place of worship
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disciple
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a follower
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persecute
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to punish others for their beliefs
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auction
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to sell off
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pope
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leader of the Roman church
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pillage
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to rob
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vandal
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someone who destroys property
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