Across
1
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
5
Period of one hundred years
6
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
7
Territory controlled by another country
8
Uprising against authority
12
Male monarch ruler
Down
2
Government elected by the people
3
Freedom from outside control
4
Metal that replaced bronze in tools
5
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
9
Union formed for mutual benefit
10
Collection of traditional stories
11
Government ruled by a king or queen
13
Exchange of goods between peoples