Rome

Rome Capital of Italy

Romulus and Remus Twin brothers who founded the city of Rome

Republic The people choose the leader

Emperor Absolute ruler

Monarchy King and queen

Carthage Enemy of Rome, located in present-day Tunisia

Senate Group of wealthy men who met in their parliament to make decisions

Patricians Wealthy families

Plebeians Common people

Province Like a municipality; had its own laws and rules but was governed by Rome

Veto I forbid

Hannibal Leader of Carthage

Aqueduct Like a bridge, used to transport water through the city

Colosseum Large arena

Julius Caesar Leader of Rome, dictator

Dictator Rules the country entirely by himself

Amphitheater Arena for performances

Mediterranean Sea The sea between Europe, Africa, and Asia

Different provinces around the Mediterranean Gaul, Egypt, Hispania, Syria

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