5-1 The Rise Of Rome
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Carthage
A civilization that the Phonicians founded around 800 b.c
Livy
Roman historian
consul
a cheif executive officer of the roman republic; two were elected each year, one to run the government and one to lead the army into battle
republic
a form of goverment in which the leader is not a king and certian citizens have the right to vote.
Sicily
an island south of the italian pen.
praetor
an official of the roman republic in charge of enforcing civil law
Etruscans
civilization from Etruria that influenced the development of Rome
plebeians
farmers, merchants, less weathly
republic
govt. w/ no king + citizens have rights
Alps
mountain range in north Italy
Hannibal
the greatest carthaginian general
partricians
wealthy, ruling class, landowners
