Across
- 2. rule by those with most ability
- 4. lower social class in ancient Rome, still free
- 5. how most medieval castles got their water
- 7. filled with water to stage mock naval battles
- 8. first emperor of Rome
- 9. slave revolt leader
- 13. toilet in a medieval castle
- 15. grate that could be lowered over a main gate for protection in a castle
- 17. mountains separating India from China
- 19. land surrounded on three sides by water
- 20. Chinese river with a flat bottom
- 21. _____ Shi Huang Di, first emperor of China
- 23. mountain range that runs down the Italian peninsula
Down
- 1. how Chinese dynasties justified being in charge
- 2. drop boiling oil on enemies through these!
- 3. circus________
- 6. most famous Chinese philosopher
- 10. carried water in ancient Rome
- 11. crossed the Rubicon, elected Dictator for Life
- 12. surrounded a medieval castle
- 14. type of patrician housing
- 15. highest social class in ancient Rome
- 16. large island at the end of the Italian boot
- 18. most precious substance in ancient China
- 22. longest lasting Chinese dynasty