Ancient Rome

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  1. 3. The nobility of Rome
  2. 5. To reject an action or law
  3. 7. Common people of ancient Rome
  4. 11. Roman consul, battled Gaius Marius
  5. 14. A ruler who has almost absolute power
  6. 16. Roman dictator, was chosen to defend Rome
  7. 17. Legendary figures, built city that became Rome
  8. 20. The language of the romans
  9. 21. Main; most important
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  1. 1. Roman consul, popular general who encouraged the poor to enroll
  2. 2. A system that balances power between the branches of government.
  3. 4. Legendary hero, Romans trace history back to him
  4. 6. The two most powerful officials in rome
  5. 8. A roman public meeting place
  6. 9. The reason something is done
  7. 10. A series of wars between rome and carthage.
  8. 12. Former Roman gladiator, led slave revolt
  9. 13. A group of up to 6,00 roman soldiers
  10. 15. Carthaginian general, greatest of his time.
  11. 17. Council of powerful and wealthy citizens who advised Rome’s leaders
  12. 18. An elected official in rome
  13. 19. A political system in which people vote for leaders to govern them