This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ancient Civilizations has 25 clues. Answers range from 4 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Grappling hook used by the Romans to win the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC.
Last of the Flavian emperors.
Famous Roman poet who was exiled by Augustus for writing Ars Amatoria.
Roman resort-town in Campania, famous for its steam baths.
Hadrian's successor who built a defensive wall north of Hadrian's and deified his predecessor.
Co-emperor of Marcus Aurelius, died in 169 AD.
African-born general who seized the throne and began a dynasty named after him.
System of government established by Diocletian which utilized four regional rulers.
Roman upper class, descended from the "fathers" of the city.
Name of the deified Romulus.
The hill upon which Romulus founded Rome.
Appius Claudius _____, the man who urged the Senate to refuse peace with Pyrrhus.
A life long friend and ally of Augustus who married the emperor's daughter, Julia.
The greatest military honor in Rome, given only three times to generals who killed enemy generals in single combat.
Marcus Claudius __, "The Sword of Rome".
An Etruscan king who attempted to destroy the nascent Republic in 508 BC.
Emperor who famously "bought" the Imperial throne, only to be assassinated.
The last emperor of Rome, deposed by Odoacer in 476 AD.
The shepherd that adopted Romulus and Remus, husband to Acca Larentia.
Nymph (supposedly) loved by the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius.
Law which legalized the Second Triumvirate.
Caesar reportedly died at the foot of a statue depicting this member of the First Triumvirate.
Emperor granted the title "Restitutor Orbis" after saving Rome from the Crisis of the Third Century.
Marcus Furius ___, a general referred to as the Second Founder of Rome.
Rome's first prison, known as the _____ prison.