| A | B |
|---|
| Republic | type of government in which citizens elect officials to represent them |
| Patrician | a wealthy member of Roman Society or upper class |
| Plebeian | a common farmer who made up most of the population |
| Tribune | a person elected by the plebeians to protect their rights |
| Consul | a powerful elected official in Rome who commands the army |
| Senate | aristrocratic branch of Roman government |
| Dictator | ruler with absolute power |
| Legion | infantry or heavily armed foot soldiers |
| Punic Wars | fought over the Medditerian Sea between Rome and Carthage |
| Civil war | a conflict between two political groups in the same country |
| Triumvirant | a group of 3 leaders |
| Pax Romana | a 200 year peirod of peace |
| Inflation | drop in the value of money |
| Mercenary | foreigh soldiers who fought for money |
| Attila | a Chieftain of the Huns |
| Greco-Roman Culture | a blending of Greek |
