Test your knowledge of the Roman Empire with our challenging Ancient Rome crossword puzzles on Grid Genius, featuring gods, emperors, and history.
Step back in time to the days of gladiators, emperors, and grand architecture with these engaging Ancient Rome crossword puzzles. You'll encounter clues about the powerful Roman gods, historic battles, and the daily lives of ancient citizens. Whether you are a history buff or a casual solver, these puzzles offer a thrilling journey through one of history's greatest empires.
Crossword clues used in ancient rome puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“The refugee prince who fled a burning city to father a new dynasty in Latium”
AENEAS (6)
“The place with seven hills that was not built in twenty-four hours”
ROME (4)
“The senate house where laws were made and a dictator was unmade”
CURIA (5)
“A constitutional emergency ruler meant for six months, until Caesar made it forever”
DICTATOR (8)
“A large public building for law courts before the design was adopted by churches”
BASILICA (8)
“A governor sent out to rule a conquered province after his term in Rome ended”
PROCONSUL (9)
“A monthly midpoint that turned out to be particularly unlucky for Julius”
IDUS (4)
“The old man whose age group gave the Roman Senate its very name”
SENEX (5)
“A wealthy townhouse where the atrium welcomed guests and collected rain”
DOMUS (5)
“The silver coin that paid a soldier's daily wage and bore the emperor's face”
DENARIUS (8)
“Games that were less about play and more about keeping the masses pacified”
LUDI (4)
“The family head with absolute legal authority, even over life and death”
PATER (5)
“A stone paved line of sight that led all travelers to the same destination”
VIA (3)
“An unstable political three-legged stool that inevitably collapsed into war”
TRIUMVIRATE (11)
“A performer who fought for his life while the crowd decided his fate with a thumb”
GLADIATOR (9)
“A curved dagger used by assassins, giving its name to the first organized hitmen”
SICA (4)
“A gravity-defying bridge that brought the mountains to the public baths”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“An official who kept track of the population and took charge of public morals”
CENSOR (6)
“An architectural marvel where seating was strictly segregated by class”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A brutal military punishment where one in ten soldiers was beaten by his comrades”
DECIMATION (10)
“The highest peak of the Capitoline Hill, serving as a final refuge”
ARX (3)
“The goddess of trust, essential for contracts and military oaths alike”
FIDES (5)
“The liquid assets carried over miles of arches to fill public baths”
AQUAE (5)
“The quietest period of the Empire, enforced at the point of a sword”
PAX (3)
“The central plaza where public business was conducted”
FORUM (5)
“An oval track used for chariot racing”
CIRCUS (6)
“A distinctive loose garment worn by Roman citizens”
TOGA (4)
“The Roman god of war”
MARS (4)
“A curved structure used in Roman buildings”
ARCH (4)
“A piece of metal used as money in trade”
COIN (4)
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