Roman World

6. A common person in ancient Rome
7. a change to make a situation better
8. a type of government in which citizens vote for their leaders
9. A big accomplishment in the ancient Roman world,made for public entertainment
11. to reject a decision or proposal made by another government body
13. the basis for Roman law that protected citizens’ rights
16. A language invented by the Romans that helps with languages we have today (Italian, Spanish, French & Portuguese)
17. A thing the Romans made to help support buildings
18. A person who rules an entire empire
20. A stone structure invented to carry water

1. the wars between Rome and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean region
2. A brief time of peace in ancient Rome
3. A open market, political center, and
4. A person who rules with total authority
5. One of two chiefs elected
6. an administrative district of a larger empire of country
10. A wealthy land owner in ancient Rome
12. a representative who fought to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in ancient Rome
14. A professional Roman Soldier
15. advisors to the consuls; early on the were patricians but plebeians eventually became members
19. place