Roman History

2. Rome developed from small settlements along this river.
7. Carthaginian general who famously brought elephants into Italy.
8. The government formed after the Roman monarchy, lasting about 500 years.
9. Along with circuses, this represented Roman efforts to keep the people content by giving them food and games
10. Structures that carried water into Roman cities from up to 50 miles away
11. The number of Punic Wars Rome fought—and won.
15. Used in Roman architecture for strength and commemorating victories.
16. Decline in this area, along with political and military problems, contributed to Rome’s fall.
18. Rome's enemy during the Punic Wars.
19. A wealthy noble in Roman society.
21. The last king of Rome, known as "the Proud."
22. Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus formed this version of the Roman Triumvirate.
23. Caesar He crossed the Rubicon, effectively declaring war on the Senate.
26. The number of kings Rome had before becoming a republic.
27. Popular ____________ are gatherings where Roman citizens voted on laws and elected officials.

1. A commoner or member of the lower class in Rome.
3. Name for the eastern half of the Roman Empire after it split.
4. Later known as Augustus, he became Rome’s first emperor.
5. Political alliance formed by Pompey, Crassus, and Julius Caesar.
6. These races were a popular Roman entertainment, especially at the Circus Maximus.
8. In Roman mythology, this character and Remus founded the city of Rome.
12. Forum The political, religious, and commercial heart of ancient Rome.
13. Egyptian queen who, with Mark Antony, lost to Octavian at the Battle of Actium.
14. Officials elected to protect the rights of plebeians.
17. A 200-year period of peace that began with Augustus.
20. Two officials who led the Roman Republic, serving one-year terms.
24. This advisory body existed during the monarchy but lacked real power and would eventually gain more power in the Roman republic
25. Rome was ruled by these for the first 250 years of its history.