A Historical Crossword

2. The turning point or the most intense moment in the plot.
5. A person who studies ancient people and their way of life by digging up and examining old objects, like tools, pottery, and buildings.
7. Traditionally, it means morally wrong or evil, often used to describe actions or behavior that is harmful or bad. It can also mean excellent or impressive.
9. A large area ruled by a single authority.
11. A large, round fruit with a thick, orange skin and a hollow interior filled with seeds and pulp.
14. The main city of a country.
15. A word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.
16. A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

1. A cylindrical stick made of wax with a wick in the center.
3. A region in Mesopotamia that is known for its rich soil and the early development of agriculture. It was one of the first places where people began to farm, settle down, and form complex societies, leading to the rise of some of the earliest civilizations in history.
4. A natural or artificial embankment built along the sides of a river or other water body to prevent flooding.
6. The central idea or message that the author wants to convey.
8. The sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty, known for his code of laws.
10. A person, often depicted in folklore, fantasy literature, and games, who possesses magical powers and abilities.
12. A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
13. The spirit or soul of a deceased person that is believed to remain in the physical world.