Across
1
Person who buys and sells goods
6
Deadly epidemic disease
7
Long and distinct period of history
8
Military blockade of a fortified place
9
Armed entry into another territory
10
Alloy of copper and tin used in early tools
11
Person who travels to discover new lands
Down
2
Legislative body in ancient Rome
3
Payment made to show submission
4
Armed conflict between nations
5
Practice of farming and growing food
12
Government elected by the people
13
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe