Across
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Legislative body in ancient Rome
4
Large territory under one ruler
5
Ancient Mesoamerican civilization
7
Roman arena fighter
9
Fortified medieval residence
12
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
Down
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Relating to the Middle Ages
3
Collection of traditional stories
6
Military blockade of a fortified place
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Territory controlled by another country
10
Freedom from outside control
11
Legislative assembly of a country