Across
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Collection of traditional stories
4
Long and distinct period of history
6
Sudden overthrow of a government
8
Succession of rulers from same family
9
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
11
Military blockade of a fortified place
12
Ancient Mesoamerican civilization
Down
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Government ruled by a king or queen
2
Legislative body in ancient Rome
3
Male monarch ruler
5
Armed entry into another territory
7
Military conflict or fight
10
Payment made to show submission