Roman empire vocabulary

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  1. 4. A Carthaginian general who invaded Rome with war elephants.
  2. 6. A stone channel built to carry fresh water into Roman cities.
  3. 10. A wealthy, upper-class Roman citizen.
  4. 13. A Roman military unit of about 5,000 foot soldiers.
  5. 14. Rome’s first official emperor who began the Pax Romana.
  6. 15. A political alliance of three rulers.
  7. 16. A government where citizens vote for their leaders.
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  1. 1. An official elected to protect plebeian rights.
  2. 2. wars: Three wars between Rome and Carthage won by Rome.
  3. 3. A common Roman citizen (farmer, worker, merchant).
  4. 5. A powerful North African city-state that fought Rome.
  5. 7. Romana: A 200-year period of peace and prosperity in Rome.
  6. 8. Caesar: A Roman general who became dictator and ended the Republic.
  7. 9. A drastic drop in the value of money paired with rising prices.
  8. 11. One of two elected leaders who ran the Roman government and military.
  9. 12. Ancient Rome's powerful governing council of aristocrats.