Across
1
Territory controlled by another country
4
Long and distinct period of history
5
Government by the people
6
Union formed for mutual benefit
9
Metal that replaced bronze in tools
11
Military blockade of a fortified place
Down
2
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
3
Person who buys and sells goods
7
Practice of farming and growing food
8
Fortified medieval residence
10
Male monarch ruler
12
Ancient Mesoamerican civilization