A time of rebirth

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Across
  1. 3. It was improved by the Indians.
  2. 5. The Portuguese were the first to build these strong ships.
  3. 7. Leonardo da Vinci was born in this town.
  4. 8. They were the first Europeans to sail around Africa.
  5. 9. Dias encountered them at Mossel Bay.
  6. 10. It could only be used during the day.
  7. 13. This great creative time is called______________?
  8. 14. Da gama named this coast on Christmas day.
Down
  1. 1. A wooden or stone cross.
  2. 2. This was needed to preserve the food.
  3. 3. He was a scientist during this time.
  4. 4. They were the first to live permanently in South Africa
  5. 6. They were commissioned to paint and to build.
  6. 11. The explorers had to pay this in each country they traveled through.
  7. 12. This system was developed in Italy