Across
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Military blockade of a fortified place
4
Armored warrior of medieval times
5
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
6
Person who travels to discover new lands
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Deadly epidemic disease
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Succession of rulers from same family
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Handwritten historical document
Down
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Metal that replaced bronze in tools
3
Sudden overthrow of a government
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Large territory under one ruler
8
Government by the people
10
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
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Collection of traditional stories