Across
1
Large territory under one ruler
5
Armored warrior of medieval times
7
Union formed for mutual benefit
8
Person who travels to discover new lands
9
Period of ten years
10
Ancient Egyptian ruler
14
Long and distinct period of history
Down
2
Uprising against authority
3
Deadly epidemic disease
4
Legislative body in ancient Rome
6
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
11
Belonging to a very old period
12
Sudden overthrow of a government
13
Military blockade of a fortified place