Collapse and Renewal of Regional Empires

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Across
  1. 2. – A Chinese dynasty (1368–1644) that restored Chinese rule after the Mongols and strengthened trade, culture, and government.
  2. 3. – The capital of the Byzantine Empire that was conquered by the Ottomans in 1453, later renamed Istanbul.
  3. 4. – A famous building in Constantinople that served as a church, then a mosque, and later a museum.
  4. 8. – A wealthy West African empire built on trade in gold and salt during the 1300s.
  5. 10. – The largest branch of Christianity, led by the pope and centered in Rome.
  6. 12. – One of the world’s oldest religions, originating in India, based on beliefs such as dharma, karma, and reincarnation.
  7. 13. – A powerful empire centered in Turkey that controlled parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 1300s to the early 1900s.
  8. 14. – A German monk who challenged the Catholic Church and helped start the Protestant Reformation.
  9. 16. – Payments made to the Catholic Church that were believed to reduce punishment for sins, a major cause of the Reformation.
  10. 18. – A religious movement in Europe that led to the creation of Protestant churches and challenged Catholic authority.
  11. 19. – A list of complaints written by Martin Luther criticizing church practices, especially the sale of indulgences.
Down
  1. 1. – Nomadic warriors from Central Asia who built a vast empire in the 1200s through military conquest and strong leadership.
  2. 2. – A wealthy ruler of the Mali Empire famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca and generosity, which made Mali well known.
  3. 5. – A Chinese admiral who led large naval voyages during the Ming Dynasty to expand trade and Chinese influence.
  4. 6. – A Mughal emperor known for religious tolerance, strong administration, and expanding the empire.
  5. 7. – A powerful Islamic empire that ruled much of India from the 1500s to the 1800s.
  6. 9. – A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama that teaches the path to enlightenment through meditation and ethical living.
  7. 11. – A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the belief in salvation.
  8. 15. – A monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad that follows the teachings of the Quran.
  9. 17. – The founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire, known for uniting the Mongol tribes and creating one of the largest empires in history.