Ancient Rome

Track down 10 words from the empire that ruled the ancient Mediterranean world.

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About This Puzzle

At its height, the Roman Empire stretched across three continents, leaving behind roads, laws, and monuments that still shape the world today. This puzzle gathers ten words tied to the people, places, and power of ancient Rome.

Words in This Puzzle

Senate: The governing body of Roman statesmen who advised consuls and later emperors on matters of law and state.
Gladiator: A trained fighter who battled in arenas for public entertainment, often a slave, prisoner of war, or volunteer seeking fame.
Colosseum: A massive amphitheater in Rome that could hold tens of thousands of spectators for gladiator fights and public spectacles.
Emperor: The supreme ruler of Rome after the fall of the Republic, holding near-total military and political power.
Legion: A large unit of the Roman army, typically made up of several thousand heavily armed foot soldiers.
Aqueduct: An engineered channel that carried fresh water across long distances into Roman cities using gravity alone.
Forum: The public square at the heart of a Roman city, used for markets, speeches, elections, and gatherings.
Caesar: A title derived from Julius Caesar that later became synonymous with Roman emperor.
Centurion: A professional officer in the Roman army who commanded a unit of about 100 soldiers.
Mosaic: An artwork made from small pieces of colored stone or glass, widely used to decorate Roman floors and walls.