Across
1
Government elected by the people
6
Military blockade of a fortified place
7
Payment made to show submission
9
Belonging to a very old period
11
Long and distinct period of history
Down
2
Armed conflict between nations
3
Deadly epidemic disease
4
Person owned as property
5
Fortified medieval residence
8
Alloy of copper and tin used in early tools
10
Collection of traditional stories
12
Territory controlled by another country