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Ancient Rome Vocabulary

Across
A main road leading into Rome.
Means the peace of Rome.
A political party who sought to preserve Roman traditions.
A drink made with hot water added to wine.
A cold bath.
Channels made of stone for carrying water to towns and cities. Sometimes these run high above the ground on a series of great arches, sometimes they run underground. The Pont du Gard is an example.
The only full-time officers in the Roman army. They were in charge of a unit of 60-80 men called a century.
Extended families spanning several generations.
Small, coloured pieces of glass or stone arranged into patterns or pictures for walls, floors, or ceilings.
An open area surrounded by government buildings, law courts, and entertainment facilities.
The legislative assembly of the plebians.
A government review that took place every 5 years to determine the number of citizens for taxation purposes and for military strength.
Victorious general.
Public speakers.
The official language of Israel, and the jewish religion.
A huge circle that was a setting for the great Roman chariot races.
Served as judges and were elected annually by voting citizens. They were important elected Roman officials.
Followers of Jesus.
Simple dwellings in large multi-story apartment blocks for poor Romans.
The legislative or law-making body of the wealthy class included 300 patricians.
Smaller, covered theatres for music recitals and poetry readings.
Down
The wealthy class of Ancient Rome.
A political party who sought changes to Roman society to extend citizenship to conquered peoples.
The second most famous ancient Roman city, was a bustling trade centre, and became buried under volcanic ash and debris.
A hot bath.
Wealthy or powerful non-Romans who lived in conquered lands.
The majestic.
Soldier in the largest division in the Roman army. Each legion had its own standard, a silver eagle, which was carried into battle.
Groups that protected the rights and interests of plebians.
The mountain that erupted covered Pompeii in ash and debris.
An item of clothing, like a long dress, that women wore over their tunics. These could be plain or decorated with embroidery.
Ordinary citizens in Ancient Rome.
A jewish religious leader.
A famous round building in Ancient Rome with a Circus Maximus in the middle.
If a family was robbed, the family's relatives demanded this from the robber. If the robber refused to pay this, they would be killed.
Means 'ruler' in Arabic.
The most important meal of the day, taking place in late afternoon.
A central courtyard in the home of wealthy Romans.