Honors World History Review

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Across
  1. 1. founded by Siddartha Guatama who meditated until he found freedom from suffering
  2. 5. nickname for disease that devastated Europe's population in 14th century
  3. 8. a region or section of the Mongol Empire
  4. 10. communication network and road system used by Mongol messengers
  5. 12. trade route that connected East Asia to Mediterranean Sea
  6. 13. this luxury fabric was usually woven by Chinese women and sold for a high profit
  7. 14. wars over the Holy Land from 11th-13th centuries
  8. 15. religion that features multiple gods and caste system
Down
  1. 2. Mecca is a key city for followers of this religion
  2. 3. the oldest monotheistic religion
  3. 4. rulers of China from approx. 900-1200 CE
  4. 6. founder of Mongol Empire
  5. 7. explosive material invented in China then spread by Mongols
  6. 9. most powerful institution in Europe during Middle Ages
  7. 11. wealthy ruler of the Mali Empire who made famous trip to Mecca in 14th century