Across
- 2. Precious resource traded in West Africa (4 letters)
- 4. Major ancient civilization along the Yellow River (5 letters)
- 6. A civilization known for its philosophers and democracy (5 letters)
- 8. The primary language of Ancient Rome (5 letters)
- 10. The ______ Ocean Trade Route made travel faster and eventually led to the end of the Silk Road (6 words)
- 12. Religion that spread through trade and conquest, founded by Muhammad (6 letters)
Down
- 1. Wealthy king of Mali who brought gold to Mecca: Mansa _____ (5 letters)
- 3. The vast network of trade routes connecting Asia and Europe (4 letters)
- 5. Ancient civilization known for its epic poems and mythology (6 letters)
- 7. The empire known for its legal system and engineering feats (5 letters)
- 9. Religion that began in India and spread to East Asia (6 letters)
- 11. Large landmass where many historical empires developed (4 letters)