7th Grade History Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Road The famous trade route connecting China to the Mediterranean.
  2. 4. A ruler of ancient Egypt.
  3. 7. The war fought between Athens and Sparta.
  4. 9. The first president of the United States.
  5. 12. The early humans who made simple tools and used fire.
  6. 15. The civilization known for pyramids and pharaohs.
  7. 19. The medieval association of craftsmen or merchants.
  8. 20. A long journey or search for knowledge or religious reasons.
  9. 21. A system where lords grant land to vassals in exchange for service.
  10. 22. A large estate or farm in medieval Europe.
  11. 23. The first civilization in India.
  12. 26. A series of religious wars in the Middle Ages aimed at recovering the Holy Land.
  13. 31. Carta The document signed in 1215 limiting the king's power.
  14. 32. The European explorer who first circumnavigated the globe.
  15. 33. The rebirth of art and learning in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries.
  16. 37. The first written code of laws.
  17. 38. The author of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey."
  18. 40. The scientist who developed the theory of gravity.
  19. 41. The ancient Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great.
  20. 43. The empire that fell in 476 AD.
  21. 44. Exchange The exchange of goods and ideas between the Old and New Worlds.
  22. 45. Road The route by which traders brought goods from China to the Mediterranean.
  23. 46. A series of rulers from the same family.
  24. 47. The Egyptian system of writing using symbols.
  25. 48. The type of government ruled by a king or queen.
  26. 49. The ancient Greek city-state known for military strength.
Down
  1. 1. War The war between the North and South in the United States.
  2. 3. A Greek temple dedicated to Athena.
  3. 5. Years War The war between England and France that lasted over a century.
  4. 6. The period of rebirth in art and learning in Europe.
  5. 8. The belief in many gods.
  6. 10. The great military leader of Carthage.
  7. 11. The code of conduct followed by knights.
  8. 13. The practice of exchanging goods without money.
  9. 14. The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
  10. 16. The famous queen of ancient Egypt.
  11. 17. The Norse explorers who reached North America.
  12. 18. The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
  13. 24. The first emperor of Rome.
  14. 25. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  15. 27. The empire that ruled over much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
  16. 28. The civilization known for inventing the wheel.
  17. 29. The period of time before written records.
  18. 30. The belief system founded by Confucius.
  19. 31. The historical period characterized by knights and castles.
  20. 34. The wall built to protect China from invasions.
  21. 35. A form of government where citizens have the power to make decisions.
  22. 36. The ancient writing system of Mesopotamia.
  23. 39. The Roman general who became dictator for life.
  24. 42. The battle where William the Conqueror won England.