A | B |
Arch |  |
Vault |  |
Dome |  |
12 Tables | First Code of Law for the Roman Republic |
Veto | Power to stop a law from being enacted |
Tribune | A leader of the plebeian class |
Patrician | Rome's elites; upper class of Roman society |
Latin | the language of Rome |
Etruscans | the original tribe/inhabitants of Rome |
Rome | City of Seven Hills |
Tiber | the river that flows through Rome |
Magistrates | Judges, tax collectors, and government officials elected for a year |
Consuls | two magistrates who are selected to have the most power for a year |
Senators | advisory council for Rome that gained power over time; held office for life |
Plebeians | common people of Rome |
Democracy | People directly vote on everything; from Athens |
Republic | People choose leaders to represent them/rule on their behalf |
Monarchy | king or queen rule |
Dictator | totalitarianism; tyrant; one person who has absolute power |
Romulus | legendary founder of Rome |