Rome

2. A ruler that has absolute power
5. Traditional story of how Rome began. Twins abandoned and rescued by a wolf, raised by a shepherd . Grew to build Rome. Romulus later killed Remus
9. River the river that runs near Rome
10. A member of the original elite land-owning families of Rome
11. A short sword used by Roman soldiers
12. the largest group in Roman society made up of farmers, traders,and craftsman
13. a form of government where the people choose their leaders
16. A Roman citizen had certain rights and privileges including the right to vote. Only freeborn men were fully Roman citizens
18. Romans built these to bring water to their city
19. Mountains mountains that form a backbone on the Italian Peninsula

1. is used to cross different boats
3. a city in northern Africa that Romans conquered
4. was a Roman leader that tried to have all power
6. unfree men that were forced to fight to the death
7. the oldest and most powerful branch of the Roman Empire - made up of Patricians
8. the branch of Roman government that consisted of only two members
14. Wars battles between Rome and Carthage - because Carthage was once part of Phonecia
15. a large amphitheater in Rome that held deadly gladiatorial games
17. The area that is now France. Caesar conquered to bring the area under Roman control.