Ancient Rome Vocabulary

2. A public square or marketplace where people gathered for business, discussions, and socializing.
6. An ancient Roman city that was buried by volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
7. The Roman emperor who converted to Christianity and moved the capital to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
9. The first Roman emperor and founder of the Roman Empire.
10. The wealthy and powerful upper class in ancient Rome.
16. A Roman emperor who divided the empire into eastern and western halves.
17. Caesar A Roman general, statesman, and dictator who played a significant role in the fall of the Roman Republic.
18. The last queen of Egypt, known for her relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
19. A famous temple in Rome dedicated to all the gods.

1. An amphitheater in Rome used for gladiator contests and public spectacles.
3. A Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps to attack Rome during the Punic Wars.
4. The common people, including farmers, artisans, and merchants.
5. Structures that carried water from distant sources into cities.
8. River The river that flows through Rome.
9. The design and construction of buildings and structures.
11. A professional fighter who entertained audiences in the Colosseum.
12. An advanced society with organized government, culture, and technology.
13. A government where citizens choose their leaders to represent them (representatives).
14. Officials who represented the interests of the plebeians in the Roman government.
15. The language spoken by the ancient Romans.