Across
1
Handwritten historical document
4
Long and distinct period of history
6
Union formed for mutual benefit
8
Government by the people
9
Ancient Egyptian ruler
10
Collection of traditional stories
11
Person owned as property
Down
1
Ancient Mesoamerican civilization
2
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
3
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
4
Person who travels to discover new lands
5
Government elected by the people
7
Military blockade of a fortified place
12
Male monarch ruler
13
Person with no fixed home