Across
1
Military blockade of a fortified place
2
Ancient Egyptian stone monument
4
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
5
Alloy of copper and tin used in early tools
6
Person who buys and sells goods
7
Fundamental law of a nation
9
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
Down
2
Deadly epidemic disease
3
Freedom from outside control
7
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
8
Sudden overthrow of a government
10
Collection of traditional stories
11
Long and distinct period of history