Across
1
Person who buys and sells goods
5
Exchange of goods between peoples
7
Military blockade of a fortified place
8
Armed entry into another territory
9
Deadly epidemic disease
10
Payment made to show submission
Down
2
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
3
Male monarch ruler
4
Person who travels to discover new lands
6
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
11
Medieval religious military campaign
12
Long and distinct period of history