Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Definitions

Republic- A form of government that allowed for people to elect officials. It was a complex government with constitution and detailed laws.

Patrician- An aristocrat or nobleman

Plebeian- A commoner, member of the lower class

Tribune- Title of elected officials in rome

Consul- An official that goes into forgien land and promotes and protects the land he came from

Senate- The state council, which shared legislative power with the popular assemblies, adminstration with the magistrates, and judical power with the knights

Dictator- A ruler with total power over a country, usually one who obtained control by force

Legion- Unit of 3,000-6,00 roman soliders

Punic Wars- Series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage

Hannibal- The second war of the Punic Wars

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