Middle Ages Civilisations Crossword puzzle

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  1. 3. Ancient West African kingdom famous for its gold trade.
  2. 4. Vast desert in North Africa, which traders had to cross to reach West African empires.
  3. 6. Capital of the Byzantine Empire, later known as Istanbul.
  4. 7. Title for a male monarch who rules over a kingdom or empire.
  5. 9. Title for a supreme ruler of an empire, like those in ancient Rome or Greece or middle ages civilisations.
  6. 11. Ancient Indian empire known for its advances in mathematics and science.
  7. 12. West African empire that is now a country and it was known for its ancient city Timbuktu.
  8. 14. Title given to the ruler of the Mali Empire.
  9. 17. Eastern part of the Roman Empire, centered around Constantinople.
  10. 19. Central American civilization, known for its capital city of Tenochtitlan.
  11. 21. Founder of the Mali Empire, also known as the "Lion King."
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  1. 1. Someone who buys and sells goods, often involved in trade between civilizations.
  2. 2. Empire in the eastern part of were the Roman Empire was, with its capital at Constantinople.
  3. 5. Ancient city in Mali, known for its adobe architecture and as a center of trade.
  4. 8. Region in Central America where civilizations like the Maya and Aztec flourished.
  5. 10. Large group of states or countries under a single authority.
  6. 11. Precious metal often traded by West African empires.
  7. 13. Civilization in Central America known for its pyramids and hieroglyphic writing.
  8. 15. West African empire, known for its wealth and military power.
  9. 16. Handwritten document, often containing valuable information about ancient civilizations.
  10. 18. Famous trading city in Mali, known as a center of learning and commerce.
  11. 20. Dynasty in China famous for its advancements in arts, culture, and technology.