Across
- 5. Wealthy landowning class in ancient Rome.
- 11. Capital of the Byzantine Empire.
- 13. Government by the people.
- 14. Ruler with absolute power, often in emergencies.
- 16. Rival city-state defeated in the Punic Wars.
- 17. Power to reject a law or decision.
- 18. Two officials who led the Roman Republic.
- 20. Transfer of power, often hereditary.
- 22. Belief in one god.
- 23. A long period of peace in the Roman Empire.
Down
- 1. Structures that carried water to cities.
- 2. Artwork made of small pieces of stone or glass.
- 3. Small payment for services, like for soldiers.
- 4. Governing body of Rome made of nobles.
- 5. Commoners of Rome who struggled for rights.
- 6. Expanding power through conquest.
- 7. Art of persuasive speaking.
- 8. Belief in many gods.
- 9. Early followers of Jesus who spread Christianity.
- 10. Jewish rebels against Roman rule.
- 12. Large unit of the Roman army.
- 15. Officials who protected the rights of Plebeians.
- 19. Population count used for taxes.
- 21. Early Italian civilization that influenced Rome.