Roman Republic

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  1. 2. Hannibal attempted to use this animal to invade Rome during the Punic Wars.
  2. 5. The aristocrats or nobles of Rome.
  3. 7. This civilization formed a colony called Carthage.
  4. 11. A Roman dictator who willingly gave up power after about two weeks.
  5. 12. A city in northern Africa that fought against Rome in the Punic Wars.
  6. 14. The two most powerful magistrates in Rome.
  7. 15. Rome's public meeting place and market.
  8. 16. The number of months a dictator was in power.
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  1. 1. A general from Carthage who fought in the Punic Wars.
  2. 2. The continent where Rome is located.
  3. 3. The government that Romans created in 509 BC after overthrowing the monarchy.
  4. 4. The common people of Rome.
  5. 6. A former gladiator who led a slave rebellion.
  6. 8. The Roman branch of government that was in charge of Rome's finances (money).
  7. 9. A ruler with almost unlimited power.
  8. 10. It means "I forbid". This is when someone rejects a proposed law.
  9. 13. The founder of Rome.