Rome - Crossword Labs

3. a city in northern Africa that Romans conquered
7. A Roman citizen had certain rights and privileges including the right to vote. Only freeborn men were fully Roman citizens
8. a form of government where the people choose their leaders
10. unfree men that were forced to fight to the death
11. A short sword used by Roman soldiers
13. A ruler that has absolute power
15. Traditional story of how Rome began. Twins abandoned and rescued by a wolf, raised by a shepherd . Grew to build Rome. Romulus later killed Remus
16. is used to cross different boats
17. the oldest and most powerful branch of the Roman Empire - made up of Patricians

1. Wars battles between Rome and Carthage - because Carthage was once part of Phonecia
2. River the river that runs near Rome
4. Romans built these to bring water to their city
5. Mountains mountains that form a backbone on the Italian Peninsula
6. the largest group in Roman society made up of farmers, traders,and craftsman
7. a large amphitheater in Rome that held deadly gladiatorial games
9. A member of the original elite land-owning families of Rome
12. the branch of Roman government that consisted of only two members
14. was a Roman leader that tried to have all power