Across
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Fortified medieval residence
3
Long and distinct period of history
4
Person owned as property
6
Handwritten historical document
7
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
8
Medieval land-for-service system
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Succession of rulers from same family
Down
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Legislative body in ancient Rome
3
Person who travels to discover new lands
5
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
9
Collection of traditional stories
11
Deadly epidemic disease