History Exam Chapter 6: Ancient Rome and Early Christianity
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Faces | the symbol of the king's authority in Etruscan civilization; it was an ax enclosed in a bundle of rods. |
| Patrician | in Roman society, the upper class; they were the "fathers of the people" who in the early days of Rome controlled the government and much of the wealth. |
| Plebeian | majority of the population; Non- aristocratic people |
| Dictator | this office in Roman government existed only during the time of crisis; the term of office was six months during which time the person holding the office had absolute power. |
| Pyrrhic | a 'victory' gained at excessive cost |
| Latins | Settled in Latium south of the Tiber River; Each village was ruled by elders; Farmers and shepherds |
| Etruscans | Settled in Etruria north of Tiber River; Information comes from the necropolis; Polytheistic; Had a monarchy; Fasces |
| Julius Caesar | Part of the first Triumvirate; Was well known for his ability in leading military troops; Became the dictator and ruler of Rome; Killed by senators |
| Octavian | The grandnephew of Julius Caesar. He was a member of the Second Triumvirate and eventually became the first Roman emperor. |
| Marc Antony | Part of the Second Triumvirate; Married Cleopatra; Committed suicide |
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