Across
- 2. - Romana; A 200-year period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
- 8. – The founder of Christianity who Christians believe is the Son of God.
- 9. - and balances; a system that keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful
- 11. – The Roman emperor who legalized Christianity
- 13. - Tables; Rome's first set of laws
- 15. - the new capital of the Roman Empire built by Constantine in the east
- 17. - groups of Roman citizens who met to vote on laws
- 19. - Caesar; Roman general and dictator who was killed by senators.
- 21. - the river that runs through the city of Rome
- 22. – An early Christian missionary who spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
- 25. – The scattering of Jews outside of their homeland
- 26. – The planned murder of an important person.
- 28. - Sea; large body of water near Italy
- 30. – Belief in many gods
- 31. - a large territory ruled by one leader or government
Down
- 1. - a type of democracy where citizens vote for people to vote and speak on their behalf
- 3. - Caesar; Rome’s first emperor who began a long period of peace.
- 4. – A savior promised in Jewish scripture
- 5. – Roman emperor who divided the empire into two parts
- 6. - the capital city of the Roman Empire
- 7. - the powerful governing body made up mostly of patricians in early Rome
- 10. – Belief in one god
- 12. – Gods or goddesses
- 14. – Common people of Rome, including farmers and workers
- 15. – A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus
- 16. – Co-emperor who ruled the western half of the empire with Diocletian
- 17. – A structure built to carry water into Roman cities
- 18. - wealthy landowning upper class Romans
- 20. – A large Roman arena where gladiators fought
- 23. – A rounded roof used in Roman architecture
- 24. – Systems that keep cities clean by removing waste and providing clean water
- 27. – A curved structure used in Roman buildings and bridges
- 29. - the tall mountains that helped protect northern Italy