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Etruscans
People that played a major role in shaping Roman civilization
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Romulus & Remus
- Two brothers in Roman mythology who are credited with the founding of Rome
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Tarquins
- - Cruel ruling group of people that the Romans
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Legion
- A group of 6,000 soldiers
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Republic
- A form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader
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Apennines
- The mountain range that runs the length of Italy
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Veto
- Latin word for “I forbid”
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Plebeian
An artisan, shopkeeper, or owner of a small farm
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Consuls
- The ruling class and top officials of the Roman Republic
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Senate
- Rome’s most important legislative, lawmaking body
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Dictator
- A ruler with complete control over the state
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Scipio
- The Roman general who helped win the Second Punic War
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Patrician
- A wealthy landowner
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Cincinnatus
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Best known early Roman dictator of the Republic
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TwelveTables
•Rome’s first code of law
•Adopted around 451 B.C.
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