Historical Humdrum Crossword

Ruler of the Babylon Empire; was responsible for being the first ruler to codify laws.
The exclusive worship of a single god.
The worship of multiple gods.
First Chinese dynasty after the warring states; responsible for the creation of the Great Wall of China.
A philosophy popular in China; encouraged good moral and emphasized a family hierarchy.
Like Confucianism, encouraged good morale, giving back, respecting nature, and avoiding taking intoxicating substances.
A cultural and political movement which inspired new literature, art, and fashion; only affected the upper class of the society.
Prophet of Islam
The exception in most cases; created a large empire in Central Asia; conquered many civilizations through the use of their efficient military strategies.
Global epidemic also known as the Bubonic Plague.
Occurred after Columbus' discovery of the New World in 1492; caused the spread of smallpox, especially in Europe.
Took place from the 18th to 19th century; replaced a predominantly agrarian global society; helped with mass production of products.
Military confrontations between the Chinese and the British after the Chinese population had gotten addicted over a drug which had ruined their economy.
Political leader; assassination which had started World War I.
Right of the people to choose their own political system and its leaders.
Radical authoritarian nationalism; usually associated with dictatorship.
German term for lightning warfare.
Turning point in World War II; German last effort to break through the European front line but was unsuccessful.
Occurred primarily during the Cold War; a war in which a major power fights through another country but does not become involved itself.
The connection and increased communication between different countries of the world; increased global commerce, culture, and politics.