Across
1
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
5
Military blockade of a fortified place
6
Long and distinct period of history
9
Medieval religious military campaign
Down
2
Territory controlled by another country
3
Handwritten historical document
4
Deadly epidemic disease
7
Alloy of copper and tin used in early tools
8
Period of ten years
10
Person owned as property
11
Person who travels to discover new lands
12
Freedom from outside control