Classical Rome

3. Apostle of Jesus, first bishop of Rome and the first Pope
6. Built around seven hills, along the Tiber River
10. Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
13. Series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage, 264 BC - 146 AD
15. Jewish preacher born in Bethlehem; arrested and crucified for defying the authority of Rome
17. Blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures
19. Octavian, first emperor of Rome; ushered in the Pax Romana
21. Apostle of Jesus who wrote epistles, or letters, to the early churches throughout the Roman Empire
22. Emperor who divided the Roman Empire into the Greek-speaking East and the Latin-speaking West
23. The laws of Rome, recorded and posted in the Forum
24. The bishop of Rome, and the father or head of the Christian Church
25. Government in which the Emperor had absolute power, 27 BC - 476 AD
26. in ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government.

1. Government by elected representatives, 509 BC - 44 BC
2. Made up the aristocratic branch of Rome's government; had both administrative and legislative functions.
4. Upper class landholders of Rome
5. Commoners of Rome; included farmers, merchants and peasants
7. Elected by the Senate; one commanded the military, one directed the government.
8. The dispersal of the Jews form their homeland in Judea
9. Priest who supervised several local churches
11. Roman emperor who issued the Edict of Milan, ended persecution of Christians
12. Gained control of Rome during the Civil Wars, assassinated in the Senate in 44 BC
14. Principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
16. Roman Peace, 207 year period of peace and prosperity in the Empire
18. Leader of Rome during the Empire, possessed absolute power
20. Greek city became the capital of the Roman Empire in 330 AD, named after Constantine