Ancient Rome

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  1. 4. The massive amphitheater in Rome where gladiatorial contests were held.
  2. 5. A term describing the extensive territories controlled by Rome at its height.
  3. 7. A large unit of the Roman army, consisting of thousands of soldiers.
  4. 8. A warrior who fought in arenas for public entertainment.
  5. 10. The capital city of the Roman Empire and the center of its power.
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  1. 1. The central public square in Roman cities, used for political and social gatherings.
  2. 2. A Roman city famously destroyed and preserved by a volcanic eruption.
  3. 3. The political institution in ancient Rome, made up of patricians and responsible for governance.
  4. 4. A title used by Roman emperors, starting with Julius Caesar.
  5. 6. One of the two highest elected officials in the Roman Republic.
  6. 9. The river that flows through the city of Rome.