Across
1
Handwritten historical document
6
Deadly epidemic disease
7
Long and distinct period of history
8
Ancient Mesoamerican civilization
9
Government elected by the people
10
Armored warrior of medieval times
11
Person who buys and sells goods
12
Military blockade of a fortified place
Down
2
Roman arena fighter
3
Practice of establishing foreign colonies
4
Succession of rulers from same family
5
Metal that replaced bronze in tools
13
Large territory under one ruler