History Crossword

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  1. 5. What mineral was commonly mined in Cornwall? (3)
  2. 8. Creator of the words 'bedazzled', 'disheartened' and 'elbow'. (11)
  3. 10. Who is the Greek god of wine? (8)
  4. 11. Which castle in Cornwall is the suspected seat of King Arthur? (8)
  5. 12. What is the native bird of Cornwall? (6)
  6. 13. Which Battle did Hussey Vivian help win in 1815? (8)
  7. 14. Greek or Roman jar with two handles? (7)
  8. 16. May day festival in Padstow?(7)
  9. 17. Which famous orator's career was launched in the Verres trial? (6)
Down
  1. 1. Mythical land some believe is linked to the Minoan civilisation on Santorini.(8)
  2. 2. Wife of Pharaoh Sneferu and Queen during the Egyptian old Kingdom, she has one of the oldest Royal tombs ever found. (10)
  3. 3. An extinct species of human from Europe 120,000-35,000 years ago.(11)
  4. 4. Which famous author's original notebooks are kept in the Courtney Library? (13)
  5. 6. One of the countries that signed the Tripartite. (5)
  6. 7. What is the first name of the last known fluent native Cornish language speaker? (5)
  7. 9. Which queen's reign was only nine days long? (8)
  8. 15. 16th Century artist who's painting of Anne of Cleves convinced Henry VIII to marry her. (8)