Rome - Crossword Labs

4. God of the underworld, not a true planet, considered a dwarf planet
8. Encircled by a 2-mile border with Italy, independent city state
9. Held 50,000 people, the largest amphitheater, about 1900 years old
12. In 609 AD, it became a catholic church, it was a temple for the 12 gods and the living Sovran
13. Goddess of the Hunt
15. Used for animal fights and hunts, largest sports stadium in ancient rome
18. Road that is 15 feet wide and 350 miles long. Three layers of materials to make the road
19. This person said “Veni, Vidi, Vici”, conquered Rome
20. This mountain erupted killed 2000 pompeians in the city, put ash and debris on the city of Pompeii

1. Pool that gave citizens of all classes the chance to relax, read, interact with eachother, and gossip.
2. God of love and Beauty, Another one of the planets in the sky today
3. This God was known for marriage and childbirth, Queen of the gods
5. Carried water from cities of Rome from 55 miles away
6. Goddess of Wisdom
7. Used by Roman soldiers for throwing and thrusting
10. God of the Seas, named after the planet neptune
11. Short blade, the Romans used to stab their enemy’s
12. Lies to the base of Mount Vesuvius
14. This shape is made out of stone, concrete, and brick. During building they need to use something called the keystone, which helps it stay up
16. God of time, one of the planets up in the solar system today
17. God of War, named after the planet Mars