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| system of government in which officals are choosen by the people |
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| members of the handholding upper class |
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| offical from patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies |
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| ruler who has complete control over a government; in ancient Rome a leader appointed to rule for no longer than six months in times of emergeny |
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| member of the lower class in ancient Rome including farmers, merchants, artisans and traders |
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| offical in anicent Rome who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interest |
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| power to block a government action |
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| basic unit of the anicent Roman army made up of about 5000 men |
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| domination by one country of the political, economic or cultural life of another country or region |
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| land outside the city of Rome that was controlled by Roman government |
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| huge estates brought up by newly wealthy Roman citzens |
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| picture made from chips of colored stone or glass |
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| application of science and moth to devolp useful structures and machines |
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| bridge like stones that were structured to carry water from the hills into cities |
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| leader or teacher of a new faith or movement |
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| person who suffers or dies for his or her belief |
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| high- ranking Church offical with authority |
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| district or region under the care of a bishop |
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| in the Byzantine empire, highest church offical in a major city |
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| head of the Roman catholic church |
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| religious belief that is contrary to the official teaching of a church |
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| economic cycle that involves a rapid rise in prices linked to a sharp increase in the amount of money avaible |
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| soldier serving in a foreign army for pay |
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