Across
- 1. a cruel roman dictator who named himself "dictator for life"
- 3. in 900 bc these people arrived in italy from asia minor due to famine
- 7. 12 laws carried on tablets for the public to see foundation of roman law
- 10. roman fighter-uses weapons for entertainment
- 13. a government system in which people can elect their leaders
- 15. in 148 bc rome conquered this kingdom
- 18. large amphitheater built as a gift to the roman people to host big events
- 19. romes victory in this war gave them control of sicily, sardinia, & corcia
- 20. julius caesar was able to take over this country cause its people were always divided, unorganized, & often fought each other
Down
- 2. arrived in italy from asia & europe
- 4. human made channel to carry water
- 5. the people whom rome fought in a series of 3 wars named the punic wars
- 6. to reject or block any civil or government action
- 8. common citizens of rome
- 9. strict leader who holds most power
- 11. the ancient italian kingdom
- 12. a survey to count population
- 14. a 200 year period of peace and prosperity in rome
- 16. the first roman emperor; considered one of the worlds greatest leaders ever
- 17. wealthy citizens of rome