Halloween Crossword

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  1. 4. A medieval Indonesian dynasty known for its influence on art, culture, and Buddhism in the region.
  2. 7. Majestic Cambodian temple city.
  3. 8. A term often used in online gaming for in-game currency or rewards that can be earned or purchased.
  4. 9. A Japanese Buddhist school known for meditation, mindfulness, and direct experience of enlightenment.
  5. 10. An ancient city in Mali, known for its rich history, scholarship, and trade along the trans-Saharan routes.
  6. 14. East African lingua franca.
  7. 16. A popular East Asian Buddhist tradition focused on rebirth in a celestial Pure Land.
  8. 19. Agricultural advancement in Islamic nations.
  9. 21. Ancient complex in New Mexico.
  10. 22. Scattered groups of people with a common cultural or ethnic background living outside their homeland.
Down
  1. 1. Iconic medieval tower in Delhi, India.
  2. 2. The "ship of the desert" used for transportation and trade in arid regions.
  3. 3. Renowned medieval Moroccan explorer and travel writer.
  4. 5. An ancient Native American city near modern-day St. Louis, known for its earthen mounds and cultural significance.
  5. 6. Wealthy and influential Mali Empire ruler known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and immense wealth.
  6. 11. Essential for monks' sustenance in some Asian traditions
  7. 12. Traveling merchant groups along ancient trade routes.
  8. 13. A revival of Confucianism in medieval China with an emphasis on moral principles and metaphysical concepts
  9. 15. Traditional Chinese sailing vessels used for trade and exploration.
  10. 17. West African oral historians and storytellers.
  11. 18. Military strategy involving the surrounding and blockading of a fortified place or city to force surrender.
  12. 20. Ming Dynasty's Great Admiral and Explorer.