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Romer

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 1. Paved path built for travel across the empire
  2. 4. The capital city of the empire
  3. 5. Rules established to govern the people

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  1. 2. Large stadium for public spectacles
  2. 3. Curved structure used in Roman construction

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Ancient Rome

Hard · 15×15 · 24 words
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  1. 2. The goddess of trust, essential for contracts and military oaths alike
  2. 6. A gravity-defying bridge that brought the mountains to the public baths
  3. 8. A curved dagger used by assassins, giving its name to the first organized hitmen
  4. 9. The refugee prince who fled a burning city to father a new dynasty in Latium
  5. 11. The silver coin that paid a soldier's daily wage and bore the emperor's face
  6. 13. A governor sent out to rule a conquered province after his term in Rome ended
  7. 14. The quietest period of the Empire, enforced at the point of a sword
  8. 15. A wealthy townhouse where the atrium welcomed guests and collected rain
  9. 16. A stone paved line of sight that led all travelers to the same destination
  10. 17. A performer who fought for his life while the crowd decided his fate with a thumb
  11. 18. The liquid assets carried over miles of arches to fill public baths
  12. 19. The place with seven hills that was not built in twenty-four hours
  13. 20. The family head with absolute legal authority, even over life and death
  14. 21. An official who kept track of the population and took charge of public morals

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  1. 1. The senate house where laws were made and a dictator was unmade
  2. 3. A constitutional emergency ruler meant for six months, until Caesar made it forever
  3. 4. Games that were less about play and more about keeping the masses pacified
  4. 5. A monthly midpoint that turned out to be particularly unlucky for Julius
  5. 6. The highest peak of the Capitoline Hill, serving as a final refuge
  6. 7. An architectural marvel where seating was strictly segregated by class
  7. 8. The old man whose age group gave the Roman Senate its very name
  8. 10. An unstable political three-legged stool that inevitably collapsed into war
  9. 11. A brutal military punishment where one in ten soldiers was beaten by his comrades
  10. 12. A large public building for law courts before the design was adopted by churches

Rome

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 3. A curved structure used in Roman buildings
  2. 5. The title taken by emperors after Julius
  3. 6. The central plaza where public business was conducted

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  1. 1. A distinctive loose garment worn by Roman citizens
  2. 2. The Roman god of war
  3. 4. An oval track used for chariot racing
  4. 5. A piece of metal used as money in trade

Ancient Rome

Easy · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 1. A loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome
  2. 3. A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy
  3. 6. A bridge like structure built to carry water to cities
  4. 8. A famous temple in Rome with a large circular dome
  5. 11. The Roman god of war
  6. 12. A large unit of the Roman army

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  1. 1. The main river that flows through the city of Rome
  2. 2. An armed fighter who entertained audiences in the arena
  3. 4. The language spoken by the ancient Romans
  4. 5. The king of the Roman gods
  5. 7. A group of people chosen to give advice or make laws
  6. 9. Metal plates worn by soldiers for protection
  7. 10. Metal money used for trade throughout the provinces

Ancient Rome

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  1. 1. Vast army that sounds like a mythical creature's limb
  2. 4. Official defending the plebs, or a local newspaper
  3. 6. Elected official providing sound advice
  4. 8. Magistrate who might pray to err?
  5. 13. Power of three making a grand entrance
  6. 15. Roman robe woven from a confused goat
  7. 17. Volcano that famously blew its top
  8. 18. Vast domain that sounds like it calls balls and strikes
  9. 19. God of war who shares a name with a chocolate bar
  10. 20. Goddess of love often depicted on a half shell

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  1. 1. Dead language still speaking volumes in court
  2. 2. Lawmakers found within base nature
  3. 3. Bundle of rods symbolizing power
  4. 5. Fiddling ruler who left Rome in ashes
  5. 7. Famous rebel who claims 'I am he' in a classic film
  6. 9. River crossed by a reddish cube icon?
  7. 10. Stoic emperor who penned his own meditations
  8. 11. Underground tombs where felines groom themselves?
  9. 12. State without a monarch before the empire struck
  10. 14. Goddess of wisdom who sprang forth from a severe headache
  11. 16. River running through the heart of the empire

Ancient Rome

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  1. 4. Domed temple dedicated to all deities
  2. 6. Fighter who led a massive uprising
  3. 7. Massive venue for blood sports
  4. 10. Engineering marvel bringing water to the city
  5. 11. Stream that marked a point of no return

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  1. 1. Deified patron of soldiers and war
  2. 2. Fast-paced vehicle raced in the Circus Maximus
  3. 3. Formal draped garment of a citizen
  4. 5. The first acknowledged emperor
  5. 7. Dictator who famously crossed a river
  6. 8. Lingua franca of the ancient realm
  7. 9. Infamous ruler during a great fire

Ancient Rome

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. Divine beings worshipped in temples
  2. 6. Supreme ruler of the empire
  3. 7. Governing council of leaders

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  1. 1. Defensive armor carried in battle
  2. 3. Bladed weapon used by soldiers
  3. 4. Vast territory ruled by one leader
  4. 5. Area with sand for entertainment and combat
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