ANCIENT ROME

1. Romana, A period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
3. Anthony, A powerful Roman leader who allied with Cleopatra.
8. Wars, A series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage.
9. A famous Carthaginian general who fought against Rome in the Punic Wars.
13. Regions outside of Italy controlled by the Roman Empire.
14. To reject a decision or law.
16. Roman money.
19. Wealthy landowners who held most of the power in early Rome.
22. Two chief officials elected each year to lead the Roman Republic.
23. Powerful army units of Ancient Rome.
25. The first Roman emperor, originally named Octavian.
27. The language spoken in Ancient Rome.
28. Ordinary citizens of Rome, including farmers, merchants, and artisans.
29. and balances, A system where different parts of the government limit each other's power.

2. A legendary hero said to have fled Troy and eventually founded Rome.
4. A form of government in which citizens have the power to elect their leaders.
5. Senate, A council of wealthy and powerful Romans who advised the consuls.
6. An elected official in the Roman Republic.
7. A powerful Roman general who was part of the First Triumvirate with Caesar.
10. Large country estates owned by wealthy Romans.
11. A temporary Roman ruler with absolute power, appointed during times of crisis.
12. A respected Roman general who famously gave up his power and returned to his farm.
15. A famous Roman orator and writer.
17. and Remus, The legendary founders of Rome, said to have been raised by a wolf.
18. Marius, A Roman general who made important reforms to the army.
20. A public meeting place in Roman cities, used for discussions, business, and government.
21. A skilled public speaker.
24. Caesar, A powerful Roman general who made himself dictator for life.
26. A slave who led a famous revolt against the Roman Republic.