Across
- 2. A system of writing originating in Mesopotamia, known as the first written language on earth
- 3. Young Christan Boys who were kidnapped converted to Islam and became
- 5. King of France in 1643 associated with the image of an absolute monarch and strong, centralized state.
- 6. Highest persona on the Spanish hierarchy in the 16th-18th century.
- 8. Forbib anyone of non-European ethnic origin from migrating to Australia in 1901
- 10. An instrument used by sailors to determine their location by looking at the position of stars and planets
- 12. A polytheistic religion that believes in Brahma, the creator of God and Vishnu, Shiva and Devi
- 14. A leader that was exiled to Saint Helena.
- 15. Native Indians trained in European style in the armies of the Mughal Empire.
- 18. An ancient Chinease belif system with three essential beliefs being Fillial Piety, humaneness and ritual.
- 19. Meaning "Mongol Peace" describing a time of relative stability under the Mongol Empire during the 13th and 14th empires
- 20. Triangular sails that allowed ships to sail against the wind making early oceanic sailing possible
Down
- 1. An uprising began by peasants against foreigners that occurred in China in 1900
- 4. The eight aspects that need to be completed to reach Nirvana.
- 7. Mandatory service in the Inca Empire which made temporary assignments for workers of community projects such as mining
- 9. Itallion astronomer who discovered planets orbit the sun.
- 11. A human-made waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
- 13. Chinese custom of breaking and tightly binding the feet of young girls in order to change their shape and size
- 16. Small stationary artificial islands used for agriculture also known as "floating garden"
- 17. The birthplace of Muhammad and is considered the holiest city