WORLD HISTORY KEYWORDS AND TOPICS CROSSWORD

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Across
  1. 4. Picture-based writing system used in ancient Egypt.
  2. 5. Fighting from deep defensive ditches during World War I.
  3. 6. Transition to machine-based manufacturing starting in the 1700s.
  4. 8. Early South Asian civilization with planned cities like Harappa.
  5. 9. Period of major advances in science and thinking (1500s–1700s).
  6. 11. Deadly plague that spread across Europe in the 1300s.
  7. 13. Writing system developed in ancient Mesopotamia.
  8. 15. Renaissance belief focusing on human potential and achievements.
  9. 17. Civilization along the Nile River known for pyramids and pharaohs.
  10. 21. Global conflict from 1914–1918 involving major world powers.
  11. 22. Ruler of ancient Egypt considered both king and religious leader.
  12. 23. Intellectual movement emphasizing reason and individual rights.
  13. 24. Medieval system of land ownership and loyalty in Europe and Japan.
  14. 25. Period of renewed interest in art and learning in Europe (1300s–1600s).
  15. 26. (Rome) Government where elected officials represent the people.
  16. 27. Machine invented by Gutenberg that spread information quickly.
  17. 28. Trade network connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa.
  18. 30. A complex society with cities, government, culture, and writing.
Down
  1. 1. Uprising in France promoting liberty and equality (1789).
  2. 2. Increasing economic and cultural connections worldwide.
  3. 3. Early civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
  4. 7. Strong pride in one’s nation and desire for self-rule.
  5. 10. A large political unit controlling multiple territories and peoples.
  6. 12. Basic rights and freedoms all people are entitled to.
  7. 14. Building strong armed forces and preparing for war.
  8. 16. System where citizens participate directly in government.
  9. 18. Shift from hunting and gathering to farming and permanent settlements.
  10. 19. Violent period during the French Revolution.
  11. 20. Policy of extending a nation’s power over other lands.
  12. 29. Series of rulers from the same family.