Interactions and Diffusions

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Across
  1. 2. Precious resource traded in West Africa (4 letters)
  2. 4. Major ancient civilization along the Yellow River (5 letters)
  3. 6. A civilization known for its philosophers and democracy (5 letters)
  4. 8. The primary language of Ancient Rome (5 letters)
  5. 10. The ______ Ocean Trade Route made travel faster and eventually led to the end of the Silk Road (6 words)
  6. 12. Religion that spread through trade and conquest, founded by Muhammad (6 letters)
Down
  1. 1. Wealthy king of Mali who brought gold to Mecca: Mansa _____ (5 letters)
  2. 3. The vast network of trade routes connecting Asia and Europe (4 letters)
  3. 5. Ancient civilization known for its epic poems and mythology (6 letters)
  4. 7. The empire known for its legal system and engineering feats (5 letters)
  5. 9. Religion that began in India and spread to East Asia (6 letters)
  6. 11. Large landmass where many historical empires developed (4 letters)