Name:
ROMAN INVASION
Complete the crossword puzzle below.
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1. About 2000 years ago, the Romans ruled over an .
. . that covered most Europe, North Africa and the
Midde East.
3. It is a heavy object usually a tree trunk, was hit
against a door wall to break it down. It is a . . . ram.
5. The Romans used their powerful army to invade
large areas of land and . . . the people living there.
7. When the Romans conquered new lands they gain
control of all the . . . and resources.
9. A legionary had to be tall, fit, . . . and over 17
years of age.
10. There were two main types of Roman soldiers:
legionaries and . . . ..
14. From 192 CE to 313 CE the Romans had over 40
different emperors. Many were . . . .
16. Some Celtic tribes agreed to obey Roman laws
and pay . . . .
17. The Romans leaders had to raise taxes to pay
for the army. This caused many people to . . . .
18. They were soldiers on horses.
19. A Roman building used as a council chamber and
law court.
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2. Retired legionaries received a . . . or a large area
of land.
4. A person who studies past human life, by looking
at objects and other evidence.
6. The Romans thought many tribes from northern
and central Europe were . . . because they were
uncivilized.
8. This powerful catapult fired rocks of up to 70
kgs at the enemy.
11. . . . was made of metal strips to protect
shoulders and stomach.
12. This powerful crossbow fired long, metal tipped
arrows.
13. The . . . was split into ten groups of eight
soldiers, who shared a tent together.
14. Pipes and . . . brought fresh, clean water from
rivers and lakes
15. A . . . contained about 5000 soldiers.