Across
1
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
5
Military blockade of a fortified place
7
Fortified medieval residence
8
Period of one hundred years
9
Fundamental law of a nation
11
Sudden overthrow of a government
12
Person who buys and sells goods
13
Armed conflict between nations
Down
2
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
3
Handwritten historical document
4
Practice of farming and growing food
6
Uprising against authority
10
Succession of rulers from same family
14
Union formed for mutual benefit
15
Legislative body in ancient Rome