Day 40- Definitions

• Republic- a government that is run by officials elected by the people 
• Patrician- The ruling class of ancient Rome 
• Plebeian- the middle/regular class of the free roman citizens 
• Tribune-elected officials that made decisions on behalf of the people 
• Consul- one of the two chiefs of the roman republic
• Senate- an advisory and governing body of ancient Rome
• Dictator- someone who rules with full power of government
• Legion- largest military unit of the roman army
• Punic Wars- a series of three wars fought between Carthage and Rome
• Hannibal-Carthaginian general during the 2nd Punic wars who commanded the majority of the Carthaginian army