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  1. basin
    the geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries
    By the first century BCE, Roman territory extended across the entirety of the Mediterranean basin and into most of western Europe. (2.4.A)
  2. artisan
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
    Increasingly wealthy senators expanded their political influence at the expense of small farmers and artisans, undermining the civic foundation of the Roman Republic. (2.4.A)
  3. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
    Increasingly wealthy senators expanded their political influence at the expense of small farmers and artisans, undermining the civic foundation of the Roman Republic. (2.4.A)
  4. seizure
    the taking possession of something by legal process
    The seizure of power by Julius Caesar led to his assassination and years of civil war. (2.4.A)
  5. faction
    a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
    Caesar’s grandnephew Caesar Augustus defeated rival factions and changed the constitution to centralize his powers as the first emperor. (2.4.A)
  6. autocrat
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
    Emperors who succeeded Augustus ruled as autocrats overseeing an extensive system of taxation and a legal system that was increasingly complex. (2.4.A)
  7. expanse
    a wide and open space or area, as of land, sea, or sky
    Laws were enforced universally across the expanse of the empire. (2.4.A)
  8. garrison
    a fortified military post where troops are stationed
    High levels of state investment in military garrisons, road construction, and a navy made the army highly mobile. (2.4.A)
  9. exposure
    the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience
    Roman exposure to Greek ideals increased as the Republic conquered Hellenistic states. (2.4.B)
  10. genre
    a kind of literary or artistic work
    Roman visual arts drew heavily from Greek and Hellenistic models, genres, and styles. (2.4.B)
  11. aqueduct
    a conduit that carries water over a valley
    While Roman architecture developed new forms and structures, such as the arch, basilica, and aqueducts, it was essentially a continuation of Greek architectural styles. (2.4.B)
  12. extensive
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
    The Roman imperial economy was based on the extensive use of slave labor and long-distance trade. (2.4.C)
  13. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
    On land, the Roman Republic and Empire developed and maintained an extensive road network. (2.4.C)
  14. maritime
    relating to ships or navigation
    Wealthy Romans increasingly bought luxury goods imported through the Silk Roads or the maritime routes of the Indian Ocean. (2.4.C)
  15. strategic
    highly important to or an integral part of a plan of action
    The Roman state was also a significant source of demand for metals and other strategic goods. (2.4.C)
Created on Thu Jul 16 07:35:56 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Jul 16 08:08:40 EDT 2020)

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