Classical Empires Crossword

4. Diffusion – The spread of ideas, goods, and beliefs from one culture to another.
8. – Government ruled by a small group of powerful people.
9. – Large farming estates in ancient Rome worked by slaves.
11. – Social class system in India that people are born into and cannot change.
14. – An independent city with its own government and territory (like Athens or Sparta).
17. – A system of government with many officials and departments.
20. – Society where men hold the most power.
21. – Government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.

1. – Chinese belief that rulers are chosen by heaven and can lose power if they rule badly.
2. – Wealthy, land-owning upper class in ancient Rome.
3. – (repeat – same as above) Government ruled by the people.
5. – A deadly disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.
6. – A ruling family that passes power from one generation to the next.
7. – Common people of Rome (farmers, merchants, workers).
10. Piety – Respect and duty children owe to parents and elders (Chinese belief).
12. – A ruler with complete power and authority.
13. – A ruler who seized power illegally, sometimes ruling harshly.
15. – Large territory ruled by one government or emperor over many peoples.
16. Cycle – Pattern of rise, decline, and replacement of ruling families in China.
18. – Ruling with unlimited power; one person makes all decisions.
19. – Government where citizens have power, usually through voting.