Across
1
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
2
Person who buys and sells goods
3
Legislative assembly of a country
7
Metal that replaced bronze in tools
8
Person who travels to discover new lands
Down
2
Ancient Mesoamerican civilization
3
Deadly epidemic disease
4
Government ruled by a king or queen
5
Military blockade of a fortified place
6
Person with no fixed home
8
Long and distinct period of history
9
Roman arena fighter