Across
1
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
6
Person who buys and sells goods
7
Belonging to a very old period
9
Fundamental law of a nation
10
Government by the people
11
Payment made to show submission
12
Armed entry into another territory
Down
2
Government elected by the people
3
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
4
Collection of traditional stories
5
Large territory under one ruler
8
Military conflict or fight