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Across 5. In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class - an aristocrat 7. A ruler who has complete power over a country 9. two elected officials who led the Roman Republic 12. Roman emperor who ended persecution of Christians 13. a common person - belonging to the lower class 14. Close follower of Jesus

Down 1. A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic. 2. A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers 3. A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage 4. First apostle who helped spread Christianity through Judea and Syria 6. Carthaginian military commander who, in the Second Punic War, attempted a surprise attack on Rome, crossing the Alps with a large group of soldiers, horses, and elephants. 7. Moving away of Jews from their homeland in Judea 8. Jewish teacher whose followers came to call Christ, the Messiah or savior 10. In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights. 11. A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.