Ancient Rome Vocab
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Republic
A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.
Pax Romana
A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180.
Aqueduct
A raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities
Consul
An elected official who led the Roman Republic
Patrician
In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class.
Tribune
In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.
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Rome's first code of written laws
plebeian
a commoner, belonging to the lower class
disciple
a follower of a person or belief
