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Formation of the Principate Word Scramble

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In this word scramble game, players will have the opportunity to test their knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to the Formation of the Principate (27 BC).

  • Players will need to unscramble key terms such as ‘Augustus’, ‘imperator’, and ‘Pax Romana’ to progress through the game.
  • As players unscramble each term, they will unlock new levels and challenges related to the topic.
  • Players can earn extra moves by using spells strategically throughout the game.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Augustus
the first Roman emperor
imperator
a title given to the Roman military commanders, and later to the emperors
Senate
the governing body of ancient Rome composed of elected representatives
consuls
the two highest elected officials in the Roman Republic, responsible for the administration and leading the army
Triumvirate
a political alliance of three individuals, often seen during the late Roman Republic
client kings
kings who were vassals of Rome and ruled with the support of the Roman government
proconsul
a governor of a Roman province, appointed by the Senate
praetorian guard
an elite unit of Roman soldiers tasked with protecting the emperor and maintaining security in Rome
legions
the main military units of the Roman army, consisting of thousands of soldiers
praetor
an official in ancient Rome who served as a judge and had administrative and military duties
census
an official count or survey of the population, property, and resources of a country
imperium
the supreme power and authority of the Roman state, held by the consuls and later the emperors
provinces
territories outside of Italy that were conquered and ruled by the Romans
annona
the Roman grain supply system, which ensured the distribution of grain to the city of Rome
pontifex maximus
the high priest of the Roman state religion, a position later held by the emperors
aediles
officials responsible for the maintenance of public buildings and the regulation of public festivals
curia
the assembly place for the Roman Senate
equites
the Roman social class below the senatorial class but above the common citizens
praefectus urbi
the prefect of the city of Rome, responsible for maintaining order and security in the capital
fasces
a bundle of wooden rods bound by a red ribbon, symbolizing the power of the Roman magistrates
lex de imperio Vespasiani
a law passed by the Senate in 69 AD, granting Vespasian supreme power and authority
temple of Janus
a temple in Rome used as an indicator of war or peace, with its doors opened during times of war
pomerium
the sacred boundary of the city of Rome, within which only Roman gods could be worshipped
praefectus annonae
an official responsible for managing and distributing the grain supply in Rome
praefectus praetorio
the commander of the Praetorian Guard, the emperor's personal bodyguard
legati
senior officers in the Roman army who served as deputies to the generals or governors
senatorial class
the highest social class in Roman society, consisting of wealthy and influential individuals.

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