Roman Culture Crossword

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  1. 1. The ancient god of war. Name of a planet
  2. 4. This was a swimming pool. It was used for socializing, and well swimming
  3. 7. These structures were made up of stone brick and cement. Rome alone had 11 systems of these
  4. 9. was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius. The city people were covered with ash
  5. 10. Women wore this. It was kind of like a short sleeved dress
  6. 11. Celebrated with colourful clothing, and in honor of the goddess flora
  7. 13. This structure was built between 72 AD and 80 AD. Mostly Gladiators played in it
  8. 15. Celebrated in honor of the god Saturn. There was a sacrifice at the temple of Saturn
  9. 16. Structure completed around 126-128 AD. No one knows the present day purpose.
  10. 17. He was a terrible guy, who claimed war on Neptune. Would force people o kiss his feet at dinner parties
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  1. 2. Not yet soldiers. Guarded forts, but also fought in battles
  2. 3. god of fruitfulness. Has similarity with the word bonus
  3. 5. Elite soldiers. Had to be at least 17, and signed up for 20 years
  4. 6. god of freshwater. Has the SAME NAME as a planet
  5. 8. Ancient Roman game, that many people today might play a very similar game
  6. 12. Was put at the top of an arch to hold it in place. If it weren’t for this, arches would be just a pile of bricks!
  7. 14. Biggest markets in Pompeii. Sold meat, bread, fish, etc.