Ancient Rome Word Search
This ancient Rome word search covers emperors, legions, gladiators and engineering marvels like aqueducts, roads and the Colosseum. It is a handy review for a world history unit and a good conversation starter about how Roman ideas still shape our language and laws. Have students find which puzzle words are still used in English today.
Ancient Rome Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- AQUEDUCT
- AUGUSTUS
- CENTURION
- COLOSSEUM
- CONSTANTINE
- EMPEROR
- FORUM
- GLADIATOR
- JULIUS CAESAR
- LATIN
- LEGION
- NERO
- PANTHEON
- POMPEII
- REMUS
- REPUBLIC
- ROMULUS
- SENATE
- TIBER
- VESUVIUS
Ancient Rome Hidden Message Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- AQUEDUCT
- AUGUSTUS
- CENTURION
- CONSTANTINE
- FORUM
- JULIUS CAESAR
- LEGION
- NERO
- PANTHEON
- POMPEII
- REMUS
- ROMULUS
- TIBER
- VESUVIUS
Hidden message: the leftover letters, read left to right and top to bottom, spell a secret message._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Ancient Rome Word Search — Answer Key
Ancient Rome Hidden Message Word Search — Answer Key
Hidden message: All roads lead to Rome
About this ancient rome word search
- According to legend, Rome was founded in 753 BC by the twin brothers Romulus and Remus.
- Julius Caesar was never emperor. His adopted heir, Augustus, became the first Roman emperor in 27 BC.
- The Colosseum could hold an estimated 50,000 or more spectators for gladiator contests and public shows.
- Latin, the language of Rome, grew into Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Romanian, and gave English thousands of words.
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Words in these puzzles
ColosseumGladiatorEmperorSenateRepublicLegionCenturionAqueductForumPantheonJulius CaesarAugustusNeroConstantineRomulusRemusTiberPompeiiVesuviusLatin
Frequently asked questions
›Is this ancient rome word search free to print?
Yes. Print it straight from your browser or download the PDF, which includes 2 puzzles and their answer keys. No sign-up needed.
›Where is the answer key?
The answer keys print on their own pages after the puzzles, and they are in the PDF too. Every word is highlighted, so checking is quick.
›Can I make my own ancient rome word search?
Yes. Press "Customize this puzzle" to open it in the word search maker. There you can add or remove words, change the grid size, pick a shape or add a hidden message.