Empires Crossword Unit I

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Across
  1. 2. Forced transport of enslaved Africans to the Americas.
  2. 6. Powerful West African empire active in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
  3. 9. Warrior class of feudal Japan.
  4. 11. Overland trade network connecting East Asia to the Mediterranean.
  5. 15. Islamic empire spanning Europe, Asia, and Africa, lasting into the 20th century.
  6. 16. Vital African export exchanged in trans-Saharan trade.
  7. 17. Ceremonial ruler in Japan with symbolic authority during Tokugawa rule.
  8. 18. East African trade network linking Africa, Arabia, and Asia.
  9. 19. Coastal outposts in Africa and Asia for European trade.
  10. 23. Policy of limiting foreign contact and influence.
Down
  1. 1. Caravan trade route exchanging gold, salt, and goods.
  2. 3. Iconic Mughal architectural masterpiece built by Shah Jahan.
  3. 4. Southern African kingdom with strong indigenous traditions.
  4. 5. Religion founded in Punjab that challenged Mughal authority.
  5. 7. Indian empire blending Islamic and Hindu traditions.
  6. 8. Southern African city-state known for its stone ruins and trade networks.
  7. 10. Belief system that attributes spiritual essence to natural objects.
  8. 12. Major African export in regional and global trade networks.
  9. 13. West African empire controlling trans-Saharan trade routes.
  10. 14. Maritime trade network connecting Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
  11. 16. Military ruler of Japan with real political power.
  12. 20. Songhai city and center of trade and Islamic scholarship.
  13. 21. Central African kingdom that adopted Christianity.
  14. 22. Valued African export traded with Europe and Asia.