Republic - a form of government in which the power rests in the hands of the people who can vote for their leaders
Patrician - wealthy landowners who held most of the power
Plebeian - the common farmers, merchants and artisans who made up the majority of the population
Tribune - Elected officials for the plebians who could speak at the assembly
Consul - the two main roman officials
Senate - the aristocratic branch of Rome's government
Dictator - a ruler who had absolute power and could make laws and control armies
Legion - large military units of soldiers
Punic Wars - a long period of war and struggle between Rome and Carthage
Hannibal - brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage's earlier defeat
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