The Roman Empire

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  1. 7. Famous general and leader who improved the Roman Empire; Assassinated in the Senate, by members of the Senate
  2. 8. highest office of the Roman Republic; two leaders
  3. 9. Modern country where the city of Rome is located
  4. 10. a person with absolute power
  5. 11. government where citizens elect their leaders
  6. 13. 200 years of Roman peace and prosperity
  7. 14. a place built to race chariots
  8. 16. sports stadium in Rome; site of Gladiator contests
  9. 17. emperor who granted religious toleration to the Christians
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  1. 1. the wealthy people of Rome
  2. 2. Common people of Rome
  3. 3. capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
  4. 4. First Emperor of Roman Empire
  5. 5. a Roman fighter, often a prisoner or slave, forced to fight in the Colosseum
  6. 6. specially chosen king who would save the Jews from oppression
  7. 12. Important center of Roman daily life. Marketplace with banks, temples, baths, and businesses.
  8. 15. a bridge-like structure that brought fresh water to cities, an engineering feat of the time.