Basic Romans

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 4. Place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity (6)
  2. 5. An ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons (plural) (5)
  3. 6. An enlisted man or woman who serves in an army (7)
  4. 9. A large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80 (9)
  5. 11. A one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome (4)
  6. 13. A titled peer of the realm (8)
  7. 15. Art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass (6)
  8. 16. A person who is owned by someone (5)

Down

  1. 1. The male ruler of an empire (7)
  2. 2. A two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle (plural) (8)
  3. 3. Boot-shaped country in Europe famous for pasta (5)
  4. 7. Capital and largest city of Italy (4)
  5. 8. A professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat (9)
  6. 10. A conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley (8)
  7. 12. Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it (plural) (6)
  8. 14. Wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person (plural) (5)