Roman History and Society

5. A rise in prices and drop in money value that hurt Rome’s economy.
6. The followers of Jesus who spread his teachings after his death.
8. A rich city in North Africa that fought and lost to Rome in the Punic Wars.
10. Public buildings where Romans bathed, relaxed, and socialized.
11. A system where captured people were forced to work without pay.
14. Paid soldiers from other lands who fought for Rome.
16. Nomadic warriors from Central Asia who pushed other tribes into Roman territory.
17. The belief in one single god.
19. the process of an enslaved person becoming free
20. A set of moral laws given to Moses that guide Jewish and Christian beliefs.
22. Wars Three wars between Rome and Carthage over the trade of the Mediterranean Sea for about 100 years.
23. Jewish uprisings against Roman rule that were often crushed.
24. The large sea Rome surrounded and controlled for trade and power.

1. The main languages of the Roman Empire, used for government and learning.
2. To kill or destroy a large percentage of a group.
3. Trained fighters, often slaves, who fought for public entertainment.
4. A large arena in Rome where gladiators fought and shows were held.
7. Centers of Roman life with forums, temples, and baths.
9. Paved routes built by Rome for the army, trade, and communication.
12. The founder of Christianity who taught love, forgiveness, and faith in God.
13. Northern groups that invaded Roman lands and helped cause its fall.
15. A strong and disciplined military that protected and expanded the empire.
18. The Roman emperor who made Christianity legal and founded Constantinople.
21. A special agreement between God and the Hebrew people.
25. The law issued by Constantine that allowed freedom of religion.