Across
1
Succession of rulers from same family
3
Advanced stage of human society
5
Roman arena fighter
6
Deadly epidemic disease
11
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
13
Legislative assembly of a country
Down
2
Military blockade of a fortified place
3
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
4
Medieval land-for-service system
7
Armored warrior of medieval times
8
Fundamental law of a nation
9
Union formed for mutual benefit
10
Government ruled by a king or queen
12
Practice of farming and growing food
14
Government by the people