Across 4. Western sect of Christianity practiced in Rome and western Europe (2 Words) 8. Elected people who act on behalf of citizens. 9. Roman temple to honor the gods and goddesses. 15. Emperor who reunited the Roman Empire and moved the capital to Turkey. 16. Emperor who divided the Roman Empire into two parts in 284 CE. 19. government, language, and architecture are the major contributors of this, and we still see them today. (3 Words) 21. Slaves and criminals who were forced to train and fight each other and animals to the death to entertain the Roman citizens. 22. Emperor credited for overthrowing the Roman government and creating the Pax Romana. 26. Legendary sons of a king who were raised by wolves and then fought over who would rule. Romulus killed his brother and named the city "Rome." (3 Words) 30. The "backbone" of Italy. Runs down the middle of the peninsula. (2 Words) 32. Early settlers on north of the Tiber River. The leading families of Rome overthrew them around 509 BCE. 33. Citizens of Rome who were commoners: farmers, traders, and craftspeople. 34. Two early Christians who worked to spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. (3 Words) 35. The life and teachings of Jesus are recorded in this part of the Bible. (2 Words)

Down 1. The new capital of the Roman Empire in 306 CE. 2. A new sect of Christianity developed in the Byzantine Empire and practiced in eastern Europe and Asia. (3 Words) 3. Europe's highest mountain range; separates Italy from the rest of Europe. 5. The new type of government in Rome in which citizens choose their leaders. 6. The sophisticated Roman roadways helped advance _____________ and ________________ and built the Roman Empire. (3 Words) 7. Jews and Christians believe a messiah is a special leader sent by God to save the world. 10. Latin for "father;" He is the leader of the Roman Catholic church. 11. Citizens of Rome from the noble class. The Plebeians worked for them. 12. A collection of Roman laws written on twelve wooden tablets to ensure fair enforcement of the laws for Plebeians. (2 Words) 13. Waterways built to bring fresh water to the cities. 14. Followers of Jesus during his life. 17. Located on the west coast of central Italy; Rome is established here. (2 Words) 18. Plebeians and Patricians who listened to complaints from the citizens 20. The new name for the Empire under the fall of the western empire. (2 Words) 23. Roman peace; time period of about 200 years that included free trade and growth for the Roman Empire. (2 Words) 24. Dictator in Rome who gave free grain to poor citizens and granted Roman citizenship to people not born in Rome. (2 Words) 25. Jesus told these stories as messages of truth and ways to live a good life. 27. A regional leader of the Christian church. 28. Jewish man born in Bethlehem who is believed in the Christian religion to be the Messiah. 29. Massive stadium built in Rome in 80 CE that was the home to gladiator battles. It could seat 50,000. 31. City in Italy that would become the most powerful empire in the late part of the BCE and early part of CE.