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  1. 5. Powerful nobles of Rome
  2. 9. Rome's public meeting place
  3. 12. Groups of up to 6,000 soldiers
  4. 14. A Roman general who became dictator for life
  5. 15. Caesar's former assistant who took control of Roman politics
  6. 16. Ruler with almost absolute power, elected during time of war
  7. 19. Two most powerful officials in the republic
  8. 20. Common people of Rome
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  1. 1. A raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities
  2. 2. Brilliant Carthaginian general who attacked the city of Rome
  3. 3. A consul and general who encouraged poor people to join the army, creating a force more loyal to him than to Rome
  4. 4. A young Senator who was once a friend and ally of Caesar's
  5. 6. Julius Caesar's nephew and adopted son, became the first emperor of Rome
  6. 7. The Roman Peace, a peaceful period in Rome's history
  7. 8. A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage
  8. 10. Language spoken by the ancient Romans
  9. 11. Legendary founder of Rome who killed his twin brother
  10. 13. Council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised officials
  11. 17. A government in which people elect leaders to govern them
  12. 18. A powerful man in Rome who fought against the Roman Senate