Ancient Rome Crossword puzzle--By Mamy Seydi

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Across
  1. 2. destroyed in 79 CE when Mount Vesuvius, erupted
  2. 4. made dictator of Rome, gave land to the poor and increased the Senate to 900 members
  3. 6. 5th emperor of Rome and the last of Rome's first dynasty
  4. 9. a large amphitheater that hosted events like gladiatorial games
  5. 11. name given to roman rulers
  6. 12. the two officials (people) that were elected by the Senate
  7. 13. Roman statesman who tried to uphold republican principles in the final civil wars of Rome
  8. 16. A prisoner, criminal, or slave who served as a professional fighter in Rome
  9. 17. leader of the Roman Catholic church
  10. 18. The people who represented Plebeians in government.
  11. 19. A wealthy, land-holding, upper-class, group of powerful Romans
Down
  1. 1. period of peace in ancient Rome.
  2. 3. underground room used as a burial place
  3. 5. capital of italy
  4. 7. river where Rome was founded
  5. 8. largest empire of the ancient world, centered in the Mediterranean
  6. 10. erupted in 79 CE, destroying Pompeii
  7. 14. language spoke in ancient Rome
  8. 15. farmers, artisans, and merchants who had little wealth or power
  9. 17. series of three wars between Rome and Carthage capital city of Carthaginian civilization