Across
1
Government by the people
4
Military blockade of a fortified place
6
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
7
Belonging to a very old period
9
Union formed for mutual benefit
10
Payment made to show submission
11
Legislative assembly of a country
Down
2
Government elected by the people
3
Armed conflict between nations
5
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
8
Succession of rulers from same family
12
Handwritten historical document