Ancient Rome Vocabulary
Across
- 3. system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
- 5. in ancient Rome, underground or bridge-like stone structure that carried water from the hills into the city
- 8. ruler who has complete control over a government
- 9. religious belief that is contrary to the official teachings of a church
- 11. basic unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers
- 12. domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
- 15. block a government action
- 16. economic cycle that involves a rapid rise in prices linked to a sharp increase in the amount of money available
- 17. population count
Down
- 1. a person who suffers or dies because of his or her beliefs
- 2. make fun of
- 4. a member of the land-holding upper class
- 6. in the Roman and Byzantine empires, the highest church official in a major city
- 7. an official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies
- 10. an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
- 13. soldiers serving in a foreign army for pay
- 14. a member of the class that included farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders