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Arch: a curved structure used as a support over an open space, as in a doorway
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Checks and Balances: a system to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
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Christianity: the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
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Cincinnatus: Roman Dictator who gave up his power once his job was done
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Civil Law: The written set of laws for Ancient Rome
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Consuls: the two most powerful officials in Rome
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dictator: A ruler who has complete power
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forum: Rome's public meeting place
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Hannibal: general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War.
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Jesus of Nazareth: his life and sermons form the basis for Chritianity
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Latin: The language of Ancient Rome
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New Testament: the second part of the bible; it tells you about the life and teachings of Jesus and about his followers
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Patrician: the nobility of Ancient Rome
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peninsula: land surrounded by water on three sides
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Plebeian: the common people of Ancient Rome
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Punic Wars: A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage that were won by Rome
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Remus: Was killed by his brother Romulus
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republic: A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
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Roman Senate: a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders. Served for life
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Romulus: killed his brother and named the city they built after himself...Rome
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Tribunes: official who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interests. Had the power to veto
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tripartite: a government with three parts
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veto: to prevent a law from passing