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Rome test
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Social Studies
6th Grade
05/15/2013

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Romulus
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A legendary hero who is said to have founded Rome
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Remus
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The twin brother of Romulus
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Aeneas
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A hero of the Trojans Wars
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Legend
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a story handed down which may be true but can't be proved
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Republic
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A form of government in which the people elect leaders and representatives
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Patrician
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One of the rich landowners who held highest positions in government in Ancient Rome
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Senate
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A governing body of ancient rome;had 300 members;advised leaders
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Consul
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One pair of elected officials who headed ancient romes executive branch mandate commanded army
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Cincinnatus
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A famous dictator
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Civil war
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A armed conflict between groups within the same country
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Julius Caeser
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A roman general; popular with commoners;right to rule for life in 44bc;assassinated in the same year
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Cicero
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A roman consul and famous orator who opposed julis ceaser
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Augustus
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The first roman empower who was empower in 27bc
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Pax Romana
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A period of peace with Augustus ruling;the empire grew greatly;lasted 200 years
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Gladiator
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A trained warrior who would combat to death to entertain people
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Mercenary
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A solider hired to serve in the army
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Diocletian
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A leader\emperor in 284ad reformed administration, army, and economy
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Absolute ruler
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A person who has total power and governs alone
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List of legacies
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Mosaic, bas-relief, epic, oratory, vault, aqueduct, colosseum, pantheon, more..........
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