Ancient Rome

2. Maximus A giant oval stadium used for the most popular sport in Rome.
5. A soft, expensive fabric that was traded from far away in Asia.
6. Something handed down from the past, like the ideas and inventions Romans left for us.
9. House A large public building where Romans went to wash up and socialize.
10. River The main waterway that runs through the city of Rome.
14. Mountains The mountain range that runs down the middle of Italy like a "spine."
16. Using math and science to design things like sturdy bridges and water systems.
17. The teacher whose life and lessons were the basis for the Christian religion.
18. Works Projects built by the government for everyone to use, like roads and bridges.
21. A crop used to make bread, which was the main food for most Romans.
23. Peninsula The boot-shaped piece of land that sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea.
24. Clay jars and plates used to store and transport goods like olive oil.
25. Racing A dangerous and fast sport where horses pulled drivers in small carts.
26. Metals Valuable items like gold and silver used to make Roman coins.
27. The first Roman emperor to become a Christian and stop the unfair treatment of believers.

1. A long stone channel built to carry fresh water from the mountains into the city.
2. The act of building something, like a temple or a stadium.
3. Dried plants used to add flavor to Roman food and preserve meat.
4. The art and science of designing and building impressive structures.
7. A hard, beautiful white stone used to decorate the most expensive buildings.
8. Sea The sea located to the east of the Italian Peninsula.
11. Sea The body of water located to the south of Italy’s "heel."
12. The capital city of a massive ancient empire located in Italy.
13. To be treated poorly or punished because of your religious beliefs.
15. Sea The large body of water that the Roman Empire completely surrounded.
19. Caesar A famous Roman general and leader who helped turn Rome into an empire.
20. A Roman invention made of volcanic ash and rock that allowed them to build giant domes.
22. The high, snowy mountains to the north that protect Italy from the rest of Europe.