Across
- 1. The process by which more and more people move from the countryside to cities, leading to city growth.
- 4. A complex society with cities, organized government, culture, and often a written language.
- 5. A system where land was owned by lords, and people worked the land in exchange for protection and a place to live.
- 10. A social system where men hold the most power and women are often excluded from it.
- 12. A major change in government or society, usually brought about by the people overthrowing the current leaders.
- 13. A government run by religious leaders, where laws are based on religious beliefs.
- 15. Referring to the original people of a region, who lived there before outsiders arrived.
- 16. Not connected to religion or religious matters.
- 23. A movement in the 16th century aimed at reforming the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the creation of Protestant churches.
- 25. An economic policy that focuses on building a nation's wealth by controlling trade and establishing colonies.
- 26. Related to an empire or its ruler, often referring to something that has to do with the control of other lands.
- 28. A formal agreement between countries, usually to end a conflict or establish rules for interaction.
- 29. Relating to both social and political factors, and how they influence each other.
Down
- 2. A government where a small group of people, often from the same class or group, hold all the power.
- 3. A time in history when people began to emphasize reason, science, and individual rights over tradition and religious authority.
- 6. A large group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government.
- 7. Taking advantage of someone or something unfairly, often for personal gain, like using workers without paying them fairly.
- 8. A strong sense of pride in and loyalty to one's country, often leading to the belief that it is better than others.
- 9. Related to colonies or the period of time when powerful countries were establishing colonies in other parts of the world.
- 11. A person who buys and sells goods, especially in large amounts or internationally.
- 14. A system of government or organization with many departments and rules, often seen as overly complicated.
- 17. When a country takes control of another area or country, often settling its people there and exploiting the local resources.
- 18. A period in European history marked by a renewed interest in art, science, and the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.
- 19. When a country expands its power by taking over other lands or influencing them politically or economically.
- 20. A rigid social system where people are born into a specific group that determines their social status and occupation.
- 21. A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions, usually by voting.
- 22. A type of government where one person or group has total control over every part of life, including people's beliefs and behavior.
- 24. A series of rulers from the same family who rule over a country for a long period.
- 25. A form of government with a king or queen as the leader, often inherited through family lines.
- 27. A government where one person has total power, often taken and held by force.