Rome/Islam Vocabulary Crossword

a nation with a constitution and without a manarachy in which power lies with the citizens
a ruling body made up of representatives; the highest decision-making body in the government to ancient Rome
in ancient Rome, one of its two government officials; a person appointed by a government to represent its interests in a foreign city
in ancient Rome, a wealthy citizen who claimed to be able to trace his/her roots back to the founding of Rome
a ruler who holds absolute power
a central space/courtyard within a building that is open to the sky
the oldest and most powerful male member of a family, especially in Rome
the art of public speaking
in ancient Rome, a slave/captive forced to fight another person to the death
tunnels and bridges but to transport water; first built in ancient Rome
a text written after the life of Jesus that records His life, works, teachings; the 4 Gospels form part of the New Testament
a follower who helps spread the ideas and teachings of another; in the Christian faith; follower of Jesus
a simple story that illustrates an idea
a method of execution in which the victim is nailed/tied on a wooden cross; often used in ancient Rome
a rising from the dead; returning to life
to harass and annoy another person; often because of different religious/political beliefs
person who comes before another in time
a high-ranking member of the leadership in the Christian Church
strict following of an established belief; a branch of the Christian Church that believes it is the closest to the original teachings of Christ
a religious group that shares particular beliefs; forms of worship and government
the holy book of Islam
Muslims who supported Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad
the majority of Muslims
Muslims who supported Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad
something that is revealed or disclosed, as in a message from God
a house of worship in Islam
the move from Mecca to Medina by the prophet Muhammad and his followers
the head of a Muslim state, a successor to the prophet Muhammad