Roman Republic to Empire

2. Queen of Egypt who married Mark Antony.
6. First Roman emperor, who established the Pax Romana.
7. Persian religion centered around the god Mithras, popular among Roman soldiers.
10. Latin term for "Carthaginian"
11. Final Punic War between Rome and Carthage, resulting in the destruction of Carthage.
14. Ancient Roman road that connected Rome to southeastern Italy.
15. Naval battle between Octavian and Mark Antony, leading to the end of the Roman Republic.
17. Elite Roman military unit tasked with protecting the emperor.
20. Punic War in which Hannibal famously crossed the Alps with elephants.
21. Gladiator and leader of a slave revolt against Rome.
22. Carthaginian general who led the forces against Rome in the Second Punic War.

1. Conflict between Rome and Carthage over Sicily.
3. Roman general and statesman who fought in a civil war against Julius Caesar.
4. River crossed by Julius Caesar, signaling the start of civil war.
5. Roman general and dictator who preceded Julius Caesar.
8. Symbol of abundance and prosperity, often depicted in Roman art.
9. City-state in North Africa that rivaled Rome in the Punic Wars.
12. Roman personification of good fortune and happiness.
13. Roman politician and general, ally and rival of Octavian.
16. Ancient civilization that heavily influenced early Rome.
18. Tribes from modern-day France who clashed with the Romans.
19. Period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
20. Ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West, including Rome.