Across
- 3. The art of persuasive speaking or writing, often used in public discourse.
- 8. The Roman term for the region that is now Scotland.
- 10. A region of Western Europe during the Roman period, encompassing modern-day France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland, Italy, and Germany, inhabited by Celtic tribes.
- 12. Roman Emperor from 117 to 138 AD, known for consolidating and fortifying the empire's borders, including commissioning Hadrian's Wall in Britain.
- 13. High status or respect gained through success, achievement, or reputation.
- 14. The act of combining or strengthening multiple entities or elements into a more effective whole.
- 16. The act of removing or retreating from a position, situation, or place.
- 17. Something that displays great luxuriousness.
- 18. A state of wealth, success, and flourishing, especially in economic terms.
- 20. Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD who expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent and adopted Hadrian as his successor.
Down
- 1. The process of formally authorizing or starting a project, service, or piece of equipment.
- 2. Taking control or possession of a place, often by military force or settlement.
- 4. A deity worshipped in Roman Britain, associated with the hot springs at Bath, often equated with Minerva.
- 5. The collective term for all the gods of a particular religion or mythology.
- 6. The chief god in ancient Roman mythology, ruler of the heavens and the god of the sky and thunder.
- 7. The group of languages spoken by the ancient tribes in Britain, including Brythonic languages such as Welsh, Cornish, and Cumbric.
- 8. Roman Emperor from 41 to 54 AD, credited with the successful conquest of Britain in 43 AD, bringing the territory under Roman control.
- 9. A small watchtower, particularly used on Roman defense walls for surveillance and protection.
- 11. The process of discussing terms to reach an agreement between two or more parties.
- 13. The Roman word for "peace."
- 15. A large, open circular or oval structure with tiers of seats, used for public events like gladiatorial games or performances in ancient Rome.
- 19. A chemical element (Sn) used in alloys and coatings, commonly found in bronze and solder.
