| A | B |
|---|
| Aeneas | many Romans trace their history to this Roman hero |
| Romulus | founder of Rome who killed his twin brother |
| republic | government in which people elect officials to govern them |
| dictators | rulers with absolute power |
| Cinncinnatus | willingly gave up his power after serving as dicator |
| plebeians | common people in Rome |
| patricians | nobles in Rome |
| consuls | two most powerful men in Rome |
| veto | to forbid or prohibit an action |
| Latin | official language of Rome |
| forum | a Roman public meeting place |
| Twelve Tables | Rome's first written code of laws |
