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3. A member of a seafaring people from Scandinavia who raided and settled in many parts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries.
4. The act of traveling to new places and discovering new things.
8. A time period that refers to the Middle Ages between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
9. A ruler of an empire or group of territories.
11. A complex society with cities, government, art, and writing.
12. A time period that refers to the earliest civilizations and cultures.
14. A ruler of ancient Egypt who was considered a god on Earth.
16. A form of government where a king or queen is the head of state.

1. A male ruler of a kingdom or territory.
2. A sudden and dramatic change in government or social structure.
5. A building used for religious worship or ceremonies.
6. A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan known for their honor and skill with swords.
7. A system of writing using pictures and symbols that was used by the ancient Egyptians.
10. An ancient city and civilization that was once the center of a vast empire.
13. A state of armed conflict between nations, states, or societies.
15. The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and other physical remains.