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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

Hard · 15×15 · 21 words
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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

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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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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