Across
1
Sudden overthrow of a government
6
Long and distinct period of history
7
Large territory under one ruler
8
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
12
Person with no fixed home
13
Fortified medieval residence
Down
2
Practice of farming and growing food
3
Metal that replaced bronze in tools
4
Deadly epidemic disease
5
Ancient Egyptian ruler
9
Freedom from outside control
10
Legislative assembly of a country
11
Military blockade of a fortified place
14
Armored warrior of medieval times