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Across 4. Carthaginian military commander who, in the Second Punic War, attempted a surprise attack on Rome, crossing the Alps with a large group of soldiers, horses, and elephants. 5. A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws. 8. In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class - an aristocrat 9. two elected officials who led the Roman Republic 10. A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback.

Down 1. A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic. 2. A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean. 3. a common person - belonging to the lower class 6. A ruler who has complete power over a country 7. In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.