This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ancient Civilizations has 20 clues. Answers range from 4 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
a form of government in which the ruler is unconstrained
a native or naturalized member of a state
government workers
a professional combatant in ancient Rome
any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
one of the common people
a member of the aristocracy
founder of Rome
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast
the practice of owning people as property
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
a place of worship
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
Emperor of Rome