Early Rome and the Republic

4. Caesar's murder was made famous by this playwright
6. The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help and participate in their country
8. A triumvirate member who commanded from a post in Gaul
9. A ruler with absolute power; in Rome, they were chosen temporarily during times of crisis
10. According to legend, this twin brother killed Remus and founded the city of Rome
11. Government where citizens elect leaders to make laws and vote on their behalf.
13. The Latin word for "I forbid"--the power to reject a law proposed by another official.
15. a large military unit of the Roman army usually made up of around 5,000 soldiers
17. Many Romans praised Caesar because he brought__________to Rome

1. The wealthy, upper-class noble landowners who held most of the power in early Rome
2. A general who wanted to solve Rome's economic problems
3. A Roman political leader who didn't trust dictators
5. A political group of three people who have equal power in the government
6. The top two leaders of the Roman Republic who ran the government and commanded the army
7. Officials elected by the common people to protect their rights from unfair laws
12. Large farming estates
14. The commoners, farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of Rome's population
16. the river along which Rome was founded,providing water and a route to the sea