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The Rise of Rome
Activities for vocabulary learned in Chapter 13 of the textbook. Houghton Mifflin-
The Message of Ancient Days
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omena sign from the gods
SenateA council of elders from Rome's leading families
republica form of government in which the citizens elect their representatives
CousulLeaders elected by a citizen assembly
patricianmembers of a small number of wealthy Roman families
plebeiansordinary Roman citizens
debt bondageIf someone could not pay back money borrowed, he would have to become a servant to the person from whom he borrowed the money.
dictatorA ruler with absolute power
Julius Caesara dictator of Rome
aqueductsAqueducts were bridge-like structures that carried water from the mountains to the nearby cities.
Punic WarA war fought between Rome and Carthage.
EtruscansA powerful neighbor of the early Romans