Roman Republic Quiz

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Across
  1. 4. Roman general who opposed Julius Caesar
  2. 8. Roman general who became dictator and was assassinated
  3. 9. Roman territory conquered by Julius Caesar
  4. 11. Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with elephants
  5. 12. Wars fought between Rome and Carthage
  6. 14. Military units that formed the backbone of the Roman army
  7. 16. Powerful governing body made up of Rome’s elite men
  8. 18. First emperor of Rome
  9. 19. Brothers whose reforms increased tension
Down
  1. 1. Roman official who protected plebeian rights
  2. 2. Wealthy landowning class of Rome
  3. 3. City-state that was Rome’s greatest rival
  4. 5. Political struggle between reformers and traditional elites
  5. 6. Ruler with absolute power during emergencies
  6. 7. Social class made up of Rome’s common people
  7. 10. Event that sparked the fall of the Republic
  8. 13. Legendary first king of Rome
  9. 15. Legendary twin who helped found Rome and was raised by a wolf
  10. 17. Agreement between three powerful leaders to share power