Learn about Mauritius - level 1

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  1. 2. They took control of Mauritius in 1715 and named it Île de France. (6 letters)
  2. 3. Abolition of this system in 1835 led to the importation of indentured laborers. (7 letters)
  3. 6. The first Europeans to attempt settling Mauritius. (5 letters)
  4. 9. The name given to the island by the Dutch in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau. (10 letters)
  5. 10. The capital city of Mauritius, established during French rule. (8 letters)
  6. 11. Primary crop introduced by the Dutch, significant in Mauritian economy. (9 letters)
  7. 12. The island was named Île de France under this European country. (6 letters)
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  1. 1. maintained by the French settlers after British conquest. (7 letters)
  2. 4. Type of labor brought to Mauritius from India after the abolition of slavery. (10 letters)
  3. 5. The island’s original discoverers who named it “Ilha do Cirne.” (10 letters)
  4. 7. Governor who developed infrastructure during French rule. (6 letters)
  5. 8. The British captured Mauritius during these wars. (10 letters)