Roman Vocab by Ryan Troxel

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Roman Vocab

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ROME

BY RYAN TROXEL

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Legion
Smaller unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers.

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Plebian
Member of the common people in Ancient Rome.

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Veto
Reject or block a vote.

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Dictator
In Ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies.

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Coliseum
A ring or stadium for fight and entertainment.

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Circus Maximus
Ancient chariot racing stadium in Rome.

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12 Tables
First code of law.

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Aqueduct
Human made channel built to carry water.

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Praetors
Important government official in Ancient Rome.

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Latin
The ancient roman language and basis for the Romance languages.

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Checks and balances
Countering influences by which a government is regulated.

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Ryan Troxel