Classical Empires Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. – Large farming estates in ancient Rome worked by slaves.
  2. 5. – Government where citizens have power, usually through voting.
  3. 7. – Large territory ruled by one government or emperor over many peoples.
  4. 10. – Ruling with unlimited power; one person makes all decisions.
  5. 14. – A ruler with complete power and authority.
  6. 15. – Chinese belief that rulers are chosen by heaven and can lose power if they rule badly.
  7. 16. – A deadly disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.
  8. 17. – Common people of Rome (farmers, merchants, workers).
  9. 18. – A ruler who seized power illegally, sometimes ruling harshly.
  10. 20. – A system of government with many officials and departments.
Down
  1. 1. – Government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.
  2. 2. – Pattern of rise, decline, and replacement of ruling families in China.
  3. 4. – A ruling family that passes power from one generation to the next.
  4. 5. – (repeat – same as above) Government ruled by the people.
  5. 6. – Government ruled by a small group of powerful people.
  6. 8. – An independent city with its own government and territory (like Athens or Sparta).
  7. 9. – Social class system in India that people are born into and cannot change.
  8. 11. – The spread of ideas, goods, and beliefs from one culture to another.
  9. 12. – Respect and duty children owe to parents and elders (Chinese belief).
  10. 13. – Society where men hold the most power.
  11. 19. – Wealthy, land-owning upper class in ancient Rome.