Roman Empire Vocab

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  1. 3. – A council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders.
  2. 5. – A form of government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.
  3. 8. – The first emperor of Rome and Julius Caesar’s adopted son; began the Pax Romana.
  4. 9. – A common farmer, worker, or craftsman in ancient Rome; part of the lower class.
  5. 11. Wars – A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264–146 BCE.
  6. 12. – A large unit of the Roman army, usually made up of about 5,000 soldiers.
  7. 13. – One of two chief leaders elected yearly in ancient Rome to command the army and run the government.
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  1. 1. – A powerful city in North Africa that fought against Rome in the Punic Wars.
  2. 2. – A group of three rulers who share power equally.
  3. 4. – An official elected by plebeians to protect their rights and interests.
  4. 6. – A member of the wealthy, upper-class families in ancient Rome.
  5. 7. – A famous general from Carthage who led an army (with elephants) across the Alps to attack Rome.
  6. 10. Caesar – A Roman general and leader who became dictator of Rome before being assassinated in 44 BCE.