Family Life in Ancient Rome Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 6. The typical color of a bride's dress
  2. 8. The eldest male member of the family
  3. 9. A Roman poet and statesman who bore responsibility for his brother and his brother's family
  4. 11. The oldest and most powerful Roman Families were members of this "gens"
  5. 13. They were also a part of the Roman family that owned them
  6. 14. Each family was part of a larger group called ____
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  1. 1. Included father, mother, children, slaves and servants
  2. 2. Slaves that earned or purchased their freedom
  3. 3. A charm placed around a male child's neck for good luck until he became of age
  4. 4. A girl was usually married between the ages of 12 to 15
  5. 5. They were especially important because they carried on the family name
  6. 7. It was common and could be initiated by either the husband or the wife
  7. 8. The power of the father of the family
  8. 10. Home of the paterfamilias that established his reputation or dignity
  9. 12. The mother of the family