Across
1
Large territory under one ruler
5
Long and distinct period of history
6
Person who travels to discover new lands
7
Belonging to a very old period
8
Freedom from outside control
10
Object made by humans from the past
Down
2
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
3
Legislative body in ancient Rome
4
Fundamental law of a nation
9
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
11
Payment made to show submission
12
Government by the people
13
Legislative assembly of a country
14
Ancient Mesoamerican civilization