Roman Crossword

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 6. A sloping gallery with seats for spectators (12)
  2. 7. Country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around (5)
  3. 10. A person who is owned by someone (plural) (6)
  4. 12. The twin brother of Romulus (5)
  5. 15. A short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing (6)
  6. 16. Capital and largest city of Italy (4)

Down

  1. 1. A professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat (plural) (10)
  2. 2. An ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons (plural) (5)
  3. 3. Art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass (6)
  4. 4. A protective covering or structure (6)
  5. 5. Founder of Rome (7)
  6. 8. United States comedian who pioneered comedy television shows (6)
  7. 9. A permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state (4)
  8. 11. The domain ruled by an emperor or empress (6)
  9. 13. The upper house of the United States Congress (6)
  10. 14. A one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome (4)