Little Historians: Ancient Rome


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		In 218 B.C. Hannibal launched an invasion of Roman Italy, beginning the Second Punic War. He brought with him 37 war elephants as he crossed the Alps. Resource: Hannibal Crosses the Alps Cloze.		Romans persecuted early Christians for their refusal to honor the Roman gods. Resource: Early Christianity and Rome Cloze. Review some basic terms and facts covering Early Christianity in the Roman Empire. Resource: Early Christianity and Rome Crossword.