Republic : a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders
Patrician : wealthy landowners who held most of the power
Plebeian : common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population
Tribune : elected representative that protected the rights of plebeians
Consul : commanded the army and directed the government
Senate : the aristocratic branch of Rome's government
Dictator : a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army
Legion : a large military unit
Punic Wars : three wars fought between Rome and Carthage
Hannibal : a brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage's early defeat. He led a sneak attack through the alps where a bunch of his men and elephants died before reaching their target.
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