Rome

3. A Roman citizen had certain rights and privileges including the right to vote. Only freeborn men were fully Roman citizens
4. River the river that runs near Rome
6. a form of government where the people choose their leaders
7. the largest group in Roman society made up of farmers, traders,and craftsman
8. Romans built these to bring water to their city
10. a large amphitheater in Rome that held deadly gladiatorial games
11. A ruler that has absolute power
14. was a Roman leader that tried to have all power
15. Mountains mountains that form a backbone on the Italian Peninsula
16. A short sword used by Roman soldiers
17. the oldest and most powerful branch of the Roman Empire - made up of Patricians

1. A member of the original elite land-owning families of Rome
2. is used to cross different boats
5. unfree men that were forced to fight to the death
9. 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
10. a city in northern Africa that Romans conquered
12. the branch of Roman government that consisted of only two members
13. Wars battles between Rome and Carthage - because Carthage was once part of Phonecia
16. The area that is now France. Caesar conquered to bring the area under Roman control.