Chapter 9: Ancient Rome

1. (2wds) A boot-shaped landmass in the Mediterranean Sea connected to Europe where Rome is.
4. (with Roman numeral) Roman emperor who divided the empire in half for his two sons.
6. An armed person who fought animals or others in arenas.
7. General of Carthage; tried repeatedly to conquer Rome during the Second Punic War.
9. (2wds) A public meeting place in ancient Rome.
10. An animal that Hannibal used in his army, even when crossing the Alps mountains.
12. An ancient civilization with a Hellenistic culture on the Italian Peninsula
15. The philosophy that happiness is the most important thing.
19. (3wds) A powerful group of patricians in early Rome.
20. A large arena where events were held to entertain the Roman people.
22. (2wds) The period of peace in the Roman Empire that began with Octavian.
24. Roman poet who wrote the Aeneid.
25. A member of the working class in ancient Rome.
26. The philosophy that doing ones duty is the most important thing.
28. Roman emperor who ordered the death of Christians after accusing them of burning down Rome.
31. (with Roman numeral) Roman emperor who moved Rome's capital and legalized Christianity.
35. (2wds) General who became dictator of Rome; part of the triumvirate.
36. General appointed by the Senate to command the Roman army; declared himself dictator after winning a civil war.

2. (3wds)The fifteenth day of March on the Roman calendar; the day Julius Caesar was assassinated.
3. (2wds) Roman general who ruled the east part of the Roman Empire after forming an alliance with Octavian.
4. A leader of the Tribal Assembly in ancient Rome.
5. (5wds) The Roman law written on twelve bronze tablets.
8. Military hero who reorganized the Roman army and allowed poor citizens to enlist for long terms of service.
11. A wealthy military leader; part of the triumvirate.
13. Philosopher who was a part of the Senate; killed by Octavian for speaking against his policies.
14. The most powerful branch of the government in the Roman Republic.
16. A city that served as a key trade center on the North African coast.
17. A government ruled by representatives chosen by the people.
18. The capital city of the Roman Empire and present-day Italy.
21. An alliance among three rulers.
23. First emperor of Rome; also called Augustus.
25. A member of the wealthy ruling class in ancient Rome.
27. (2wds) Three major wars between Rome and Carthage.
29. General who was popular with the Senate; part of the triumvirate.
30. The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; a part of Italy.
32. An official that was elected in the Roman Republic to serve for one year.
33. A loose robe worn by the citizens of Rome.
34. (2wds) The assembly made up of plebians in Ancient Rome.