Cyber #18

Matteo Scotto
4/28

 Republic - a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the citizens who have the right to vote 

Patricians - In ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class

Plebeian - In ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population

Tribune - an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests.

Consul - an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there

Senate - aristocratic branch of Rome's government

Dictator - a leader who has absolute power to make laws and command the army

Legion - a unit of men in the ancient Roman army.

Punic Wars - The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC

Hannibal - a brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage's earlier defeat

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