Ancient Rome

4. A Roman general and politician who named himself dictator of the Roman empire. Assassinated by political rivals in 44 BC
8. The rate of increase in prices over a given period of time
9. A military organization, originally the largest permanent organization in the armies of Ancient Rome
10. First empire of ancient Rome after Caesar died
12. The Roman council of old men
13. A series of three wars between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian (punic) empire
14. Most powerfully city in the region because of it's proximity to trade routes and it's impressive harbor on the Mediterranian
16. Member of the general citizenry in ancient Rome as opposed to privileged patrician class

1. A group of 3 of the most powerful men working together in a leadership role
2. Period of unprecedented peace and economic prosperity
3. Carthagnian general during the second punic war
5. Either of two chief officials of the ancient Roman Republic who were elected each year
6. A leader or protector of the people
7. Conduit built to convey water
11. Families that provided the empire's political, religious, and military leadership
15. A form of government in which the people elect, or choose, their leaders