Roman Empire

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Across
  1. 1. Rome began as a monarchy first, then became a..
  2. 3. declined due to political instability, labor shortages, and economic instability (each is an internal factor in the fall of Rome)
  3. 5. helped Roman trade flourish for a time, as it is the body of water that connected the three afore mentioned continents.
  4. 6. cared deeply about their religious practices, at times dedicating the building of structures to their Gods.
  5. 8. believed that those in rule were there forever.
  6. 9. Mandate of Heaven could be lost.
Down
  1. 2. Rome controlled territory on parts of three different continents.
  2. 4. was a major influence on the Roman republic. While not necessarily having citizens participate directly in government, the Roman republic featured elected officials who were representatives of the people alongside the Senate.
  3. 7. Rome began as a monarchy first, then became a republic then a..