Across
1
Person owned as property
3
Fundamental law of a nation
5
Government ruled by a king or queen
8
Long and distinct period of history
9
Deadly epidemic disease
13
Handwritten historical document
15
Military blockade of a fortified place
Down
2
Succession of rulers from same family
4
Large territory under one ruler
6
Fortified medieval residence
7
Roman arena fighter
10
Union formed for mutual benefit
11
Military conflict or fight
12
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
14
Exchange of goods between peoples