chinese Crossword Puzzles
Moving on the Trade Routes. Yu, k. Pd. 1 2024-10-18
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- The ruler that built mosques along his pilgrimage to Mecca
- The Chinese variation of Buddhism
- The Chinese dynastic title that the Mongols used
- A kingdom in central Java that allied with Srivijaya
- The Muslim eunuch who captained the enormous fleet of the Ming dynasty
- The tribe that was located in the Mississippi Valley
- The war strategy that the Mongols acquired from the Chinese
- A religious structure that merged Daoist and Buddhist ideals with the original faith
- A terminus of the Sand Roads commercial network, became the center of Islamic learning
- The association of merchants that express the Mongols support for commerce
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- Guesthouses where camel caravans stop to rest or resupply
- A object that Buddhist monks used while they pray to reach nirvana
- The bacteria responsible for the Black Death
- Chinese innovation of paper money
- A herd animal that facilitated trade across the Sahara
- The variation of Buddhism that was popular in Japan especially with the samurai
- West African storytellers that spread oral traditions
- The grandson of Chinggis Khan who became the first il-khan of Persia
- The period of agricultural innovations and spread of various food crops
- Ships that helped facilitate trade across the Indian Ocean
20 Clues: Chinese innovation of paper money • The Chinese variation of Buddhism • The bacteria responsible for the Black Death • The Chinese dynastic title that the Mongols used • A kingdom in central Java that allied with Srivijaya • The tribe that was located in the Mississippi Valley • West African storytellers that spread oral traditions • ...
Ancient Chinese Geography 2022-05-09
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- a small mountain in Yulong Naxi County in Lijiang?_________ snowMountain
- what the great wall made out of?
- nothen china are mostly ____?
- the second dynasty?
- It started in 770 bc and finished in 206 bc?
- the Great Wall was meant to keep outsiders__?
- aproxamary total of 72 ____ visited mount tai?
- a darker complexion is from the____ china?
- The Shang Dynasty is the ___ dynasty?
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- witch side has more of a choice of carbs?
- what is the world's largest bamboo forest?
- the North has more red meat and ___?
- the great wall is located in _______border of China?
- a desert that sand makes noise?
- who created the Great Wall?
- witch was the seventh dynasty?
- China contains 11,863 named____?
- what is the fifth dynasty?
- the South has more of a variety of seafood and ___?
- Now the great wall attracts tourists___ china?
20 Clues: the second dynasty? • what is the fifth dynasty? • who created the Great Wall? • nothen china are mostly ____? • witch was the seventh dynasty? • a desert that sand makes noise? • what the great wall made out of? • China contains 11,863 named____? • the North has more red meat and ___? • The Shang Dynasty is the ___ dynasty? • witch side has more of a choice of carbs? • ...
Unit 5 World History 2022-02-10
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- An empress that backed the rebels during the Boxer Rebellion
- The last dynasty to be ruled by the Han Chinese
- The political party that Sun Yat-Sen started
- The Manchu braid
- The only emperor to have come from peasant origins
- The English translation for the name of China in Mandarin Chinese
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- This man thought he was the younger brother of Jesus and started the Taiping Rebellion
- The test that most during the dynastic system had to take to earn governmental positions
- The Chinese philosophy that gave emperors the divine right to rule
- The last emperor of the Chinese dynastic system.
- The last Chinese dynasty
11 Clues: The Manchu braid • The last Chinese dynasty • The political party that Sun Yat-Sen started • The last dynasty to be ruled by the Han Chinese • The last emperor of the Chinese dynastic system. • The only emperor to have come from peasant origins • An empress that backed the rebels during the Boxer Rebellion • ...
CNY Crossword 2023-01-31
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- Makes loud noises to chase away evil spirits on Chinese New Year
- A red envelope filled with money, usually given by elders
- Chinese God of Wealth
- A colourful raw fish salad mixed with shredded vegetables and sauces
- A lucky colour for Chinese New Year
- A traditional dance performed on Chinese New Year
- Come in pairs and hung on a door
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- Symbolizes prosperity and abundance, usually given in pairs
- This year is the year of the _________.
- A glutinous rice cake; symbolizes a higher income or position as it sounds like 'year high'
- An important meal shared with family members on Chinese New Year's Eve
11 Clues: Chinese God of Wealth • Come in pairs and hung on a door • A lucky colour for Chinese New Year • This year is the year of the _________. • A traditional dance performed on Chinese New Year • A red envelope filled with money, usually given by elders • Symbolizes prosperity and abundance, usually given in pairs • ...
Egyptian 2024-11-08
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- Social Classes
- Chinese philosophy
- Power or control
- Religon
- Reed Plant
- Major Religion
- Belief in one god
- Interconnected
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- Preserving a dead body
- Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of law
- System of Beliefs
- Left over amount
- Line of Rulers
- Diffusion Spread of Culture
- Activity of buying, selling or exchanging
- Poor or lower income
- Organization of Authority
17 Clues: Religon • Reed Plant • Social Classes • Line of Rulers • Major Religion • Interconnected • Left over amount • Power or control • System of Beliefs • Belief in one god • Chinese philosophy • Poor or lower income • Preserving a dead body • Organization of Authority • Diffusion Spread of Culture • Activity of buying, selling or exchanging • ...
Get To Know The Graduates 2021-08-02
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- Jennie's birth city
- Tim's Chinese Zodiac
- Tim's astrological zodiac
- State Jennie went to graduate school
- Jennie's astrological zodiac
- Jennie's first name
- Jennie's graduate degree in
- State Tim went to graduate school
- Tim's age
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- Jennie's age
- Jennie's Favorite Food
- Tim's Favorite Food
- Tim's favorite color
- Tim's graduate degree in
- Tim's birth city
- Tim's first name
- Jennie's Chinese Zodiac
- Jennie's favorite color
18 Clues: Tim's age • Jennie's age • Tim's birth city • Tim's first name • Jennie's birth city • Tim's Favorite Food • Jennie's first name • Tim's favorite color • Tim's Chinese Zodiac • Jennie's Favorite Food • Jennie's Chinese Zodiac • Jennie's favorite color • Tim's graduate degree in • Tim's astrological zodiac • Jennie's graduate degree in • Jennie's astrological zodiac • ...
China in Antiquity 2024-10-08
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- Universe divided into two primary forces of good and evil.
- That for which China derives its name.
- Chinese thinking about metaphysical reality.
- Human beings were evil by nature.
- The continent where China belongs.
- ox bones, chicken bones, and turtle shells used for divination.
- What archaeologists call Neolithic societies in China.
- Large structure to keep outside forces from invading.
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- Zhou dynasties power or authority of rule.
- Clay soldiers buried to protect a tomb.
- Beginning Chinese civilization.
- Equals, The Way.
- A line of hereditary rulers of a country.
- Rivers where nuclear settlements spread.
- The Second Chinese Dynasty
15 Clues: Equals, The Way. • The Second Chinese Dynasty • Beginning Chinese civilization. • Human beings were evil by nature. • The continent where China belongs. • That for which China derives its name. • Clay soldiers buried to protect a tomb. • Rivers where nuclear settlements spread. • A line of hereditary rulers of a country. • Zhou dynasties power or authority of rule. • ...
Ancient China Crossword 2023-10-11
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- Great river in northern China
- The second Chinese dynasty
- The first Chinese dynasty
- ____ Huangdi founded the Qin dynasty
- Most famous Chinese philosopher
- The ____ Road connected China with the Middle East
- The Great ____ separated China from barbarians to the north
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- The Yin and ____ is the symbol of Taoism
- Fine windblown yellow soil in China
- A ruler had to have the Mandate of _____ to maintain his rule
- Dynasty for which China is named
- Fabric produced by worms
- Great mountain range that separates China from India
- Confucius taught that there were _____ (a number) key relationships
- Most famous Han emperor
15 Clues: Most famous Han emperor • Fabric produced by worms • The first Chinese dynasty • The second Chinese dynasty • Great river in northern China • Most famous Chinese philosopher • Dynasty for which China is named • Fine windblown yellow soil in China • ____ Huangdi founded the Qin dynasty • The Yin and ____ is the symbol of Taoism • ...
China Test Vocab Crossword 2018-03-08
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- Type of person who does not settle in one place; they often made great merchants
- Another term for a great market
- Longest Chinese dynasty
- Buddhist term for suffering
- Only Chinese empress; served during Tang dynasty and was a shrewd civic and military leader
- These people were conscripted to build the Great Wall
- Professional civil servants tasked to oversee provinces and carry out the law of the Emperor
- "First" emperor of China; Legalist and former warlord, constructed part of the Great Wall and was buried with effigies
- Type of leaf which silkworms eat
- Confucian principle of duty to one's father
- Venetian trader who traveled to China and served in the Yuan court; his stories were instrumental in shaping the west's opinion of China
- Extremely rare spice that was, at some points, worth more than gold
- First name of the man who would become the Buddha
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- The fierce and brilliant Khan who started the Mongol Empire
- The state of Buddhist enlightenment
- Philosopher during Warring States period who advocated civic duty and family ties
- Mongol Khan who also served as Emperor of China in the Yuan dynasty
- Chinese doctrine that assumed all people were stupid and in need of "iron-fisted" guidance
- One of many periods of Chinese civil war, set between Zhou and Qin dynasties
- Massive trade network that spanned from Rome to Indonesia
- Fine clay which made a type of pottery that became synonymous with China
- The art of Chinese handwriting
- "Baked Earth" ceramic; the warriors buried with a famous emperor are made of this
- Second Sui emperor; began construction on the Grand Canal
- Religion based on "the way" as taught by Laozi; primarily concerns nature, simplicity, and balance
25 Clues: Longest Chinese dynasty • Buddhist term for suffering • The art of Chinese handwriting • Another term for a great market • Type of leaf which silkworms eat • The state of Buddhist enlightenment • Confucian principle of duty to one's father • First name of the man who would become the Buddha • These people were conscripted to build the Great Wall • ...
China Test 2014-11-12
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- What Chinese philosophy promoted a peaceful society, taught that people should give up worldly desires, and become one with nature?
- Silk, tea, and spices were sent out of China on the _____ _____.
- What did Qin Shihuangdi force farmers to build to protect China from nomads trying to invade?
- Military leaders with their own armies are called ______.
- What principle did the Zhou dynasty claim gave them the right to rule?
- What advancement made during the Han dynasty aided in sailing ships?
- Who was the founder of Daoism?
- What Chinese invention placed needles in people skins along known pressure points to relieve pain?
- In Chinese history, China has been ruled or governed by families of rulers known as _______.
- Who led a rebellion against the Shang dynasty because they were so cruel to the people?
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- One way the Qin Shihuangdi controlled his people was to burn any ______ that conflicted with his teachings.
- The core belief of _______ is that you should put the needs of your family and community before your own.
- What is the term for two or more characters that have been combined to represent an idea?
- What is the term for a character that stands for an object?
- What river was also called the Yellow River and China's Sorrow?
- Who was the first Emperor of China?
- What is the time called between the Shang and Zhou dynasty when Chinese states were at war with one another?
- What Chinese belief system taught that people need a strong ruler to maintain order?
- If the king was bad, and brought bad fortune on his kingdom, the people could _______ him.
- What is another name for the Chang Jiang river?
20 Clues: Who was the founder of Daoism? • Who was the first Emperor of China? • What is another name for the Chang Jiang river? • Military leaders with their own armies are called ______. • What is the term for a character that stands for an object? • What river was also called the Yellow River and China's Sorrow? • ...
Physical connections and Interactions 1200-1450. Lysechko. Pd. 6. 2024-10-20
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- The most popular expression of Buddhism in China
- The Chinese Chan School of Buddhism which became Zen as it was introduced in Japan
- The technique of siege used by Mongols
- The name of the bacteria which caused the Black death
- Permanent settlements of foreign traders at various points along the Indian Ocean trade cities
- The Mongol Chinese dynastic title which suggested a new beginning in Chinese history
- A major commercial city of West African civilization and a noted center of Islamic scholarship
- The ruler of Mali who was rich and loved gold
- The name given to Europeans due to their sea expansions which were similar to Mongol land ones
- Paper money initially innovated in China, but then moved to other countries
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- Animal introduced to North Africa and the Sahara in the Early centuries of the Common Era, could go for 10 days without water
- Kingdom in Central Java, an agriculturally rich region closely allied with Srivijaya
- System of stations about a day's ride apart which was used in Mongol
- Language combination of African tongue and Arabic script
- A widely traveled Arab scholar, merchant, and public official who visited the Swahili coast in 14th century
- Chinese philosophy influenced by Confucianism with aspects of Buddhism and Taoism (word-word)
- The places where caravans used to stop along the trade routes
- New kinds of ships in Indian Ocean trade (word/word)
- Great Chinese admiral who commanded a huge fleet of ships in a series of voyages in Indian Ocean
- Chinggis Khan's grandson who continued his invasions in Persia
20 Clues: The technique of siege used by Mongols • The ruler of Mali who was rich and loved gold • The most popular expression of Buddhism in China • New kinds of ships in Indian Ocean trade (word/word) • The name of the bacteria which caused the Black death • Language combination of African tongue and Arabic script • ...
Ancient Chinese Geography 2022-05-09
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- a desert that sand makes noise?
- a small mountain in Yulong Naxi County in Lijiang?_________ snowMountain
- nothen china are mostly ____?
- a darker complexion is from the____ china?
- Now the great wall attracts tourists___ china?
- the second dynasty?
- the South has more of a variety of seafood and ___?
- the great wall is located in _______border of China?
- the Great Wall was meant to keep outsiders__?
- the North has more red meat and ___?
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- what is the fifth dynasty?
- China contains 11,863 named____?
- what is the world's largest bamboo forest?
- who created the Great Wall?
- what the great wall made out of?
- aproxamary total of 72 ____ visited mount tai?
- witch side has more of a choice of carbs?
- The Shang Dynasty is the ___ dynasty?
- witch was the seventh dynasty?
- It started in 770 bc and finished in 206 bc?
20 Clues: the second dynasty? • what is the fifth dynasty? • who created the Great Wall? • nothen china are mostly ____? • witch was the seventh dynasty? • a desert that sand makes noise? • China contains 11,863 named____? • what the great wall made out of? • the North has more red meat and ___? • The Shang Dynasty is the ___ dynasty? • witch side has more of a choice of carbs? • ...
Ancient Chinese Society 2022-05-27
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- What was the Chinese symbol for ‘passive and docile’?
- The government officials that ruled over China were called?
- What social class did the scholars fall under?
- Were women allowed to have education? (yes/no)
- How old was Wu Zhao when she became empress (age must be spelt out)?
- What was the Chinese symbol for ‘dominant and masculine’?
- What emperor was Wu Zhao the concubine for?
- What social class did the farmers fall under?
- Fill in the blank. ‘From this, he was not able to possess books that weren’t about agriculture or medicine; thus were ______.’ (Slide six, paragraph one.)
- Who was the first emperor of China (put answer into one word)?
- Between both genders, who was seen as a higher rank? (women/men)
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- How old was Qin Shi Huang when he became emperor (age must be spelt out)?
- What symbol often represented the ‘women and men’(put answer into one word)?
- Who was the first female empress of China(put answer into one word)?
- What did Qin Shi Huang have an interest in? (Slide six, paragraph one; “...___ and magic’)
- What was considered the lowest ranking social hierarchy?
- What dynasty did Qin Shi Huang rule over?
- How many social classes were there, excluding the Nobles (number must be spelt out)?
- What dynasty did Wu Zhao overthrow in?
- What social class did the craftspeople fall under?
- What social class was conceived as sub-human?
21 Clues: What dynasty did Wu Zhao overthrow in? • What dynasty did Qin Shi Huang rule over? • What emperor was Wu Zhao the concubine for? • What social class was conceived as sub-human? • What social class did the farmers fall under? • What social class did the scholars fall under? • Were women allowed to have education? (yes/no) • ...
All About 義娜 2014-10-08
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- My zodiac is the ox.
- My hobbies are running and watching television.
- I am American.
- I have taken two years of Chinese.
- I was born in Utah.
- I am in twelfth grade.
- My father is a coach.
- I think Chinese class is excellent.
- My Chinese teacher is Mr. Andersen.
- I have two older brothers and two older sisters.
- I am seventeen years old.
- I like Chinese food.
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- My first name is Eliza.
- I am a high school student.
- We are all students.
- I have also taken three years of French but I like Chinese best.
- I like soccer the best.
- I want to go to France.
- My birthday is June sixteenth.
- I have seven people in my family.
- I was born in 1997.
- My last name is Crump
22 Clues: I am American. • I was born in Utah. • I was born in 1997. • My zodiac is the ox. • We are all students. • I like Chinese food. • My father is a coach. • My last name is Crump • I am in twelfth grade. • My first name is Eliza. • I like soccer the best. • I want to go to France. • I am seventeen years old. • I am a high school student. • My birthday is June sixteenth. • ...
Chapter 28 Crossword 2021-03-08
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- Villa, a bold man who took robin hood like actions of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor but in Mexico
- Doctrine, a document that states "The American continents. . . are henceforth not to be considered as subject for future colonization by any European powers"
- of Influence, foothold where foreign nation controlled trade and investment
- Díaz, the man who came to power after Juárez's era of reform
- Corollary, right that let the US be "an international police power"
- Japan takes control over Korea
- Era, time when Mutishito reigned over Japan
- Martí, writer who was exiled from Cuba by the Spanish
- Rebellion, a movement in hopes to have no more Chinese people living in poverty
- personalist leader whom has political and military power
- War, four month conflict between the US and the Spanish over Cuba
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- War, clash between Britain and China over opium
- War, conflict caused by Japan attacking Russian ships
- Juárez, someone who strongly influenced tho politics of Mexico
- Rebellion, rebellion lead by Chinese citizens to fight back against foreign nations in Chinese trade
- Reforma, a liberal reform movement
- Canal, canal that connects the Pacific and Atlantic ocean
- Rights, foreigners aren't subjected to Chinese law at Guangzhou and other Chinese ports
- Door Policy, proposition by the US to let any nation trade with China
- Zapata, a person who raised a powerful revolutionary army
- Madero, someone who wanted to strengthen the hold of democracy in Mexico
- López de Santa Anna, someone who played a leading role in Mexico's independence from Spain
- of Kanagawa, this let the US trade in two of China's ports
23 Clues: Japan takes control over Korea • Reforma, a liberal reform movement • Era, time when Mutishito reigned over Japan • War, clash between Britain and China over opium • War, conflict caused by Japan attacking Russian ships • Martí, writer who was exiled from Cuba by the Spanish • personalist leader whom has political and military power • ...
#3: East Asia from Sui to Ming 2017-12-06
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- Over time, Buddhism was discredited after being favored so highly and _____ was created, a form of Confucianism
- In what dynasty did Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade flourish?
- This not only boosted the economic revolution, but stimulated other inventions in other lands like firearms for Europe and canons for Islamic World
- Which dynasty regained unity after the Han collapsed?
- Which religion became popular because they could pray for the Mandate of Heaven
- Nomadic peoples ruling parts of china _____ Chinese culture and learning
- This country declared independence from china after greatly borrowing culture, for example religion and art/literature styles
- Which country exhausted resources and prompted overthrow of Sui?
- By what dynasty did patriarchal restrictions tighten due to reviving Confucianism and rapid economic growth?
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- From 1279-1369, this empire had rule over China under the name of the Yuan Empire
- During the Ming Dynasty, the capital city was relocated to what city?
- The ____ was in theory, a set of practices requiring non-Chinese to acknowledge Chinese superiority
- ____ economy was based on raising livestock and horse riding and remained a constant threat to China
- This Chinese practice emphasized frailty, small size, and deference of women
- Both Japan and Europe both used this gov't structure
- Emperor Yongle himself, of the Ming dynasty led this ______ expedition
- Who was the only female Empress in China's history?
- This country was never invaded/conquered by china but voluntarily borrowed from Chinese culture
- These castrated men were loyal to the emperor and acted with great authority in the Ming dynasty
- Early decades of this dynasty saw all efforts to eliminate all signs of foreign rule (Mongols)
20 Clues: Who was the only female Empress in China's history? • Both Japan and Europe both used this gov't structure • Which dynasty regained unity after the Han collapsed? • In what dynasty did Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade flourish? • Which country exhausted resources and prompted overthrow of Sui? • ...
Imperial China 2017-05-01
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- where most of the trading was done
- adopted by Chinese to try and stop any outside influences after exploration
- famous Chinese explorer who led voyages all around the known world
- Was developed by Chinese to help them get through Period of the Warring States
- metal invented that was stronger and more durable
- city built for the emperor during Ming dynasty
- invented and used in fireworks and, later, weapons
- allowed more books to be printed by creating individual blocks with characters on them
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- invented by Chinese by using fine clay and used mostly as dishes
- People had to pass this in order to work in the government
- invented and helped with navigation by pointing north
- Tang and Song dynasties were considered _____ ______ of art
- Tang dynasty improved this by giving more land to farmers
- fancy handwriting often used by artists and poets
- only woman to rule China on her own
15 Clues: where most of the trading was done • only woman to rule China on her own • city built for the emperor during Ming dynasty • fancy handwriting often used by artists and poets • metal invented that was stronger and more durable • invented and used in fireworks and, later, weapons • invented and helped with navigation by pointing north • ...
MAKING A NATION CROSSWORD 2014-08-12
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- A popular Chinese gambling game, in which players gambled on the number of coins left
- A potentially deadly disease, the spread of which, in Australia, was blamed on the Chinese.
- A group of government officials that makes laws
- Giving money to corrupt the behaviour of a public official
- Coming to a country of which one is not native, usually for permanent residence
- Confining or keeping within limits
- An official periodic count of a population including information such as age, occupation, etc.
- A document describing the laws by which a country is governed
- Concerned with the production and use of wealth
- The act of making laws
- Aspects of the past that remained the same over certain periods of time
- An allowance paid to a person in consideration of past service, e.g. age, poverty
- This conference in 1893 reignited interest in a second draft of the constitution.
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- This judgement awarded a basic minimum wage for unskilled men.
- A popular Chinese gambling game, also known as Chinese lottery
- A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal
- Work, usually involving physical effort
- A slump or downturn in economic conditions
- The introductory statement of the constitution
- Raising sheep for wool or cattle for beef are examples of this type of farming industry.
- The act of forming states into a single group with centralized control
- Showing the most typical example of something
- An addictive drug used for smoking which was brought in by many Chinese immigrants
- A settlement in one country controlled by another country.
- Not following the rules of acceptable behaviour
- Government tax on goods crossing borders
26 Clues: The act of making laws • Confining or keeping within limits • Work, usually involving physical effort • Government tax on goods crossing borders • A slump or downturn in economic conditions • Showing the most typical example of something • The introductory statement of the constitution • A group of government officials that makes laws • ...
China 1911-1969 2015-11-18
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- military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Communist Party of China
- Name of Mao's wife and partner in the Cultural Revolution
- Leader of the KMT during the Chinese Civil War
- Capital city of China
- led the Red Army during the Long March (leader of CCP)
- Treaty after World War One, China was on the allied side
- This was done to find people who disliked Mao and eliminate them
- He was elected President of the Chinese Republic.
- Law that benefitted women that came in 1950
- Drug that many Chinese citizens were addicted to for large periods of time
- Key focus of the Five Year Plan
- died of diabetes because he was refused medical assistance
- system of government in which all the people of a state or polity are involved in making decisions about its affairs
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- Groups of young people who were encouraged to do Mao's bidding
- Last emperor of China
- 12th April 1927, was the violent suppression of Communist Party organisations in Shanghai by the KMT.
- Political, Communist ideas of Mao Zedong
- Political party that opposed the Communists
- Land Reforms in early 1950's were beneficial for development
- Type of warfare used by the CCP in the Chinese Civil War (successful)
- Cities that the USA dropped atomic bombs on in the Second World War
- Was declared illegal with all houses registered and visitor lists kept by street committees after Mao came into power in 1949
- also called the Second Five Year Plan and detrimental effects for China
- 1951, replaced the private banks and controlled the issuing of money.
- He took over the Chinese government in 1913
- A monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm
26 Clues: Last emperor of China • Capital city of China • Key focus of the Five Year Plan • Political, Communist ideas of Mao Zedong • Political party that opposed the Communists • Law that benefitted women that came in 1950 • He took over the Chinese government in 1913 • Leader of the KMT during the Chinese Civil War • He was elected President of the Chinese Republic. • ...
Latin America-Italy-China 2016-05-02
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- Complex Mexican sauces.
- Starchy root plant eaten as a side dish and used in flour form in cooking and baking through South America.
- Who were the first people to colonize Italy?
- A commonly used condiment that can add high amounts of sodium to the Chinese diets.
- Which tribe made contributions to Mexican cuisine?
- Used because ovens are rare in China.
- What are hot peppers in Latin America?
- The geography of central Italy is ___________________.
- Flat unleavened bread made from cornmeal or wheat flour.
- Eating utensils used in China and Japan.
- Spread made from mashed avocados.
- Chinese cooking method in which uniform pieces of food are cooked quickly in a small amount of hot oil.
- Mexico's major crop.
- When cooking pasta, it should be cooked _______________.
- Whole wheat pasta is high in ________________.
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- Other than corn and peppers what is another staple food of Mexico.
- A Chinese staple food that is filling and inexpensive.
- Because of the poor soil in Northern Mexico, that region is known more for raising ________________.
- Satisfying Italian soup.
- A rice dish made with butter, chopped onion, stock or wine, and parmesan cheese.
- Which explorers influenced Latin American cooking?
- In Chinese cooking these help stretch the meat and keep their cooking healthy and economical.
- The appetizer course in Italy?
- The Aztecs introduced many new foods to Latin America including ______________.
- A Chinese cooking utensil that looks like a metal bowl with sloping sides.
- Other than pasta and rice, what is another Italian staple food?
- A typical Southern Italian dish, made of wide noodles, cheese, and meat?
- The most fertile land in Italy is in the __________________.
28 Clues: Mexico's major crop. • Complex Mexican sauces. • Satisfying Italian soup. • The appetizer course in Italy? • Spread made from mashed avocados. • Used because ovens are rare in China. • What are hot peppers in Latin America? • Eating utensils used in China and Japan. • Who were the first people to colonize Italy? • Whole wheat pasta is high in ________________. • ...
halloweeeeen 2023-10-30
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- A group of people living in a particular area that have left their homeland to permanently settle in another country
- A sect of Buddhism that was influenced by Japanese culture
- The Chinese dynasty that was under Mongol rule
- A city-state in Southeast Asia that occupied most of Java
- Can only be described as "surrender yourself or die"
- A famous temple in Cambodia that was originally a Hindu place for worship but was later converted into a Buddhist temple
- A battle tactic commonly used by the Mongols where you surround the enemy to cut off their supply to everything
- Ships build by the Arabs and Chinese used to navigate the harsh waters and winds of the Indian Ocean
- The leader of the Mali Empire
- Chinese emperor that sponsored Zheng He's travels
- These were once apart of daily life for Buddhist monks to represent their humbleness but in Chinese Buddhism they became a symbol of their lavish lifestyle
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- A nickname for paper money used on the silk road
- The original capital of the Mongol Empire before it was changed to Beijing
- A sect of Buddhism that became popular in China which believed that salvation would be entering heaven and all that was needed was faith
- The new and reformed version of a popular religion in China
- The system used by the Mongols to send messages over large distances
- Alliances between caravans that would allow the merchants to pool their resources and limit their losses
- This animal was used for travel and trade across the Sahara Desert because of its natural adaptations to the desert
- Genghis Khan's grandson
- The commander of a Chinese fleet of ships that sailed the Indian Ocean for years
20 Clues: Genghis Khan's grandson • The leader of the Mali Empire • The Chinese dynasty that was under Mongol rule • A nickname for paper money used on the silk road • Chinese emperor that sponsored Zheng He's travels • Can only be described as "surrender yourself or die" • A city-state in Southeast Asia that occupied most of Java • ...
Children of the rush crossword- Social Studies 2024-04-28
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- what overall condition are the Chinese minors in?
- What do Micheal and Atarangi call the thieves that steal the Chinese miners gold?
- Who are the two characters that the book switches perspectives on?
- How many pieces of gold did Atarangi slip into the miners mug?
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- What does Micheal’s dad gift all of the Chinese miners after finding a gold mine?
- Where did the boat go carrying the second wave of Chinese miners?
- Where does Micheal and Atarangi hide from the thieves who seem angry about them helping the Chinese miners?
- Are the Chinese miners so far successful or unsuccessful in their efforts?
- Did Atarangi wait and see the miners reaction to finding gold in his mug? Yes or no.
- How does Micheal and Atarangi alert the Chinese miner about his gold being stolen?
10 Clues: what overall condition are the Chinese minors in? • How many pieces of gold did Atarangi slip into the miners mug? • Where did the boat go carrying the second wave of Chinese miners? • Who are the two characters that the book switches perspectives on? • Are the Chinese miners so far successful or unsuccessful in their efforts? • ...
WHAP Unit 2 2024-04-15
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- Greatest Muslim traveler
- "coasters", bustling center of east African trade
- mongolian peace that helped trade
- event responsible for giving Europe taste of luxuries
- responsible for uniting Mongol clans in 1206
- major trade network of East Asian luxury items
- center of thriving Indian Ocean trade (west coast of India)
- founder of the Yuan Dynasty
- He Muslim-Chinese admiral started Chinese Age of Exploration
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- Chinese dynasty that pulled them into isolation
- fasting growing rice imported into China
- first common market of Germany
- a system of credit developed by Muslims
- major epidemic (1347-1351) killed 25 million Europeans
- Mali's founding father
- portion of Mongol empire that ruled Russia
- west African empire that benefitted from gold trade
- improved trade with camels and rest stops
18 Clues: Mali's founding father • Greatest Muslim traveler • founder of the Yuan Dynasty • first common market of Germany • mongolian peace that helped trade • a system of credit developed by Muslims • fasting growing rice imported into China • improved trade with camels and rest stops • portion of Mongol empire that ruled Russia • responsible for uniting Mongol clans in 1206 • ...
Pie Week 2021-04-19
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- Traditionally people spend the festival with them (6)
- Fire breathing animal that symbolises luck (6)
- Number of animals on the Chinese calendar (6)
- People do this to their houses to sweep away bad luck before the festival (5)
- The Chinese calendar is based on the _ year (5)
- Each year is named after a different _ (6)
- Dance through the streets with drums and dragons to celebrate (6)
- The colour that means happiness, wealth & prosperity in China (3)
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- At midnight, the world's largest _ display is shown (8)
- The last day of the festival is called the _ festival (7)
- Chinese people set these off to scare off evil spirits (12)
- Meal shared with family the evening before the festival begins (6)
- _ Festival. Another name for Chinese New Year (6)
- The celebrations end when the moon is _ (4)
- Traditionally exchanged, filled with money (9)
15 Clues: Each year is named after a different _ (6) • The celebrations end when the moon is _ (4) • Number of animals on the Chinese calendar (6) • Fire breathing animal that symbolises luck (6) • Traditionally exchanged, filled with money (9) • The Chinese calendar is based on the _ year (5) • _ Festival. Another name for Chinese New Year (6) • ...
Ancient China Crossword Puzzle 2015-02-03
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- name given by Emperoer Wu Di to horses
- Chinese belief of universal life
- red,brown clay
- green stone
- tower with several stories
- female part of the universe
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- when ever a river enters a large body
- a system of beliefs
- mixture of salt and water
- a small Chinese boat
- male part of the universe
- Chinese philosophy
12 Clues: green stone • red,brown clay • Chinese philosophy • a system of beliefs • a small Chinese boat • mixture of salt and water • male part of the universe • tower with several stories • female part of the universe • Chinese belief of universal life • when ever a river enters a large body • name given by Emperoer Wu Di to horses
Dynasties in China 2021-09-01
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- Ancient Chinese belief which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality.
- Conquered China
- farmers
- Reconstructed China
- Tang Dynasty emperor
- China imported new varieties of this to Vietnam in the year 1000
- Rich people who took decisions
- 1st emperor of the Sui Dynasty
- Sui Dynasty's greatest accomplishment
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- People who have no permanent home and move from place to place.
- Tang Taizong's real name
- privileged rich people
- Slope plane that has been cut into a series of receding flat surfaces which resembles steps.
- ruled for 300 years
- Muslim armies defeated the Chinese at the Battle of Talas
- Tang Taizong sent her to teach Chinese culture and she had the real power.
16 Clues: farmers • Conquered China • Reconstructed China • ruled for 300 years • Tang Dynasty emperor • privileged rich people • Tang Taizong's real name • Rich people who took decisions • 1st emperor of the Sui Dynasty • Sui Dynasty's greatest accomplishment • Muslim armies defeated the Chinese at the Battle of Talas • People who have no permanent home and move from place to place. • ...
Unit 4 Vocabulary Review 2021-05-05
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- the form of money used in a country
- a highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
- a ruling class of noble families
- to make quantities of an item by using standardized designs and dividing steps of production among the workers
- Used by the Chinese as a disinfectant
- What medieval Chinese would do to get germs out of clothing and prevent the spread of disease
- type of boat used on lakes and rivers
- a line of rulers descended from one family
- rule by officials of proven merit
- Disease that medieval Chinese tried to prevent with various methods
- the first people to make gunpowder; practiced a blend of science and magic
- An explosive powder made of saltpeter and other materials
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- The process of injecting a disease-causing agent to a person, stimulating the body's defensive reactions
- Most popular crop in Imperial China
- The growth of cities
- belonging or relating to an emperor
- political leader of a territory containing several countries or groups of people
- It is known that _ temperatures kill germs
- a nickname given to fine porcelain dishes which actually originated in England
- the buying and selling of goods; business
- The Chinese developed a clock that made one complete turn every _ hours.
21 Clues: The growth of cities • a ruling class of noble families • rule by officials of proven merit • the form of money used in a country • Most popular crop in Imperial China • belonging or relating to an emperor • Used by the Chinese as a disinfectant • type of boat used on lakes and rivers • the buying and selling of goods; business • It is known that _ temperatures kill germs • ...
Unit 2 Summative Assessment Crossword 2021-03-26
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- ___ guards; children used by Mao Zedong to spy on China.
- tactic used by Mao Zedong to improve China (lesson 2A)
- Country in which Uyghur people were being held by China (Lesson 6)
- Southern Chinese nationalist party (lesson 1B)
- British colony won over by the Treaty of Nanjing (Lesson 5)
- Dalai ____; leader of the Buddhists.(Lesson 5)
- one of the 4 modernizations associated with science and research (Lesson 3)
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- one of the 4 modernizations associated with manufacturing and factories (lesson 3)
- Religion followed largely by Tibetan people (Lesson 5)
- City in China that holds Tiananmen Square (Lesson 4)
- First name of Soviet union leader who came to power in 1985 (lesson 3)
- another word for food shortages caused by the “great leap forward“ (lesson 2A)
- _________ camps used to torture Uyghur people in order to brainwash them. (Lesson 6)
- rally against in action; typically made by the government (lesson 4)
- Considered the Republic of China (lesson 1B)
- last name of Hawaiian Chinese political leader; also leader of the Kuomintang party (Lesson 1B)
- young people trained to work for Mao during the cultural revolution (Lesson 2B)
- Ancient Chinese dynasty originated from the Manchu people. (Lesson 1A)
- ____ March led by Mao Zedong in 1949 (Lesson 2A)
- a drug England got Chinese people addicted to
20 Clues: Considered the Republic of China (lesson 1B) • a drug England got Chinese people addicted to • Southern Chinese nationalist party (lesson 1B) • Dalai ____; leader of the Buddhists.(Lesson 5) • ____ March led by Mao Zedong in 1949 (Lesson 2A) • City in China that holds Tiananmen Square (Lesson 4) • Religion followed largely by Tibetan people (Lesson 5) • ...
Intellectual Revolutions 2021-11-21
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- Mineral that mayans used in weaving cloth
- traditional medicine practice by the chinese
- the empire that has paved stone roads
- of evolution Charles Darwin's famous work
- one of the reasons India's known for
- the most important invention of chinese
- medication that the aztec use to prevent spasma
- knowledge that traced to indus valley
- they are known for manufacturing iron
- Frued the founder of psychoanalysis
- Aztec's agricultural technology that they use in farming
- Aztec's tribute to their gods
- bone the lunar calendar of african tribe
- term that algebra derived from
- known for traditional medicines
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- a knotted rope that keep records
- Calendar used in planning their activities, rituals and planting season
- by-product of cacao that aztecs use
- Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi's mathematic concept
- Anatomy medical discovery of Egypt
- they implemented the mandatory education
- other medical discovery of Egypt
- they have three types of calendar
- light narrow boat used for travelling
- ruler use to measure length to a high degree of accuracy
- Copernicus Author of De revolutionibus orbium coelestium
- result from the experiment of taoist monks that wanted to create a elixir of life
- Darwin famous for the theory of evolution
- ploughagricultural tool invented by chinese
- they built hydraulics systems with sophisticated waterways to supply water
30 Clues: Aztec's tribute to their gods • term that algebra derived from • known for traditional medicines • a knotted rope that keep records • other medical discovery of Egypt • they have three types of calendar • Anatomy medical discovery of Egypt • by-product of cacao that aztecs use • Frued the founder of psychoanalysis • one of the reasons India's known for • ...
Intellectual Revolutions 2021-11-21
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- Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi's mathematic concept
- known for traditional medicines
- the lunar calendar of african tribe
- famous for the theory of evolution
- Mineral that mayans used in weaving cloth
- agricultural tool invented by chinese
- they are known for manufacturing iron
- by-product of cacao that aztecs use
- used in planning their activities, rituals and planting season
- they have three types of calendar
- one of the reasons India's known for
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- Author of De revolutionibus orbium coelestium
- Charles Darwin's famous work
- the founder of psychoanalysis
- use to measure length to a high degree of accuracy
- the empire that has paved stone roads
- other medical discovery of Egypt
- result from the experiment of taoist monks that wanted to create a elixir of life
- medication that the aztec use to prevent spasms
- traditional medicine practice by the chinese
- knowledge that traced to indus valley
- term that algebra derived from
- light narrow boat used for travelling
- medical discovery of Egypt
- they implemented the mandatory education
- built hydraulics systems with sophisticated waterways to supply water
- Aztec's tribute to their gods
- Aztec's agricultural technology that they use in farming
- the most important invention of chinese
- a knotted rope that keep records
30 Clues: medical discovery of Egypt • Charles Darwin's famous work • the founder of psychoanalysis • Aztec's tribute to their gods • term that algebra derived from • known for traditional medicines • other medical discovery of Egypt • a knotted rope that keep records • they have three types of calendar • famous for the theory of evolution • the lunar calendar of african tribe • ...
Intellectual Revolutions 2021-11-21
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- a knotted rope that keep records
- medication that the aztec use to prevent spasms
- other medical discovery of Egypt
- the lunar calendar of african tribe
- use to measure length to a high degree of accuracy
- Aztec's tribute to their gods
- they are known for manufacturing iron
- the founder of psychoanalysis
- built hydraulics systems with sophisticated waterways to supply water
- Author of De revolutionibus orbium coelestium
- one of the reasons India's known for
- medical discovery of Egypt
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- Aztec's agricultural technology that they use in farming
- known for traditional medicines
- agricultural tool invented by chinese
- Charles Darwin's famous work
- light narrow boat used for travelling
- term that algebra derived from
- result from the experiment of taoist monks that wanted to create a elixir of life
- used in planning their activities, rituals and planting season
- they have three types of calendar
- Mineral that mayans used in weaving cloth
- the empire that has paved stone roads
- knowledge that traced to indus valley
- traditional medicine practice by the chinese
- famous for the theory of evolution
- the most important invention of chinese
- Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi's mathematic concept
- by-product of cacao that aztecs use
- they implemented the mandatory education
30 Clues: medical discovery of Egypt • Charles Darwin's famous work • Aztec's tribute to their gods • the founder of psychoanalysis • term that algebra derived from • known for traditional medicines • a knotted rope that keep records • other medical discovery of Egypt • they have three types of calendar • famous for the theory of evolution • the lunar calendar of african tribe • ...
6th Social Studies China Ch. 8 (2024) 2022-05-10
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- One of the great rivers of Ancient China.2w
- Son of a minor official
- A deep respect for elders and ancestors.2w
- This connected the empires of the east to the Roman Empire(2w)
- Main highway of the time.2w
- The belief that people are evil and must be punished often.
- He led an uprising against Jie.2w
- Shi Huangdi created this to protect him in the afterlife(3w)
- The breakdown of the Zhou dynasty created this era.3w
- Laozi created this other popular philosophy
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- Shi Huangdi created this to protect China.4w
- The collection of Confucius’ teachings
- The Chinese name for the Yellow River.2w
- The earliest known Chinese culture ruled by semi-mythological kings.2w
- A ruler that has heaven on his side is said to have the ___.3w
- He developed "the way" and rode on a buffalo.
- A philosophy started in India but became popular in China.
- Used in Chinese jewelry.
- This Chinese state was well organized and soon consolidated rule over all China
- Used to record predictions.2w
- Needles, no thanks!
- This ruling family expanded the empire, 200 b.c. to 200 a.d. (2w)
- This symbol of the Tao represents balance.2w
- One of the largest deserts in the world.2w
- Rich yellow soil.
25 Clues: Rich yellow soil. • Needles, no thanks! • Son of a minor official • Used in Chinese jewelry. • Main highway of the time.2w • Used to record predictions.2w • He led an uprising against Jie.2w • The collection of Confucius’ teachings • The Chinese name for the Yellow River.2w • A deep respect for elders and ancestors.2w • One of the largest deserts in the world.2w • ...
L11 2021-09-03
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- 50.Spring Festival; Chinese New Year
- 40.first month of the lunar year; first moon
- 49.firecracker
- 14.blessing; good fortune
- 22.with
- 46.to get rich; to make a fortune
- 4.mother's brother; maternal uncle
- 15.to turn upside down; to go backwards
- 34.tradition; traditional
- 5.wife of mother's brother
- 12.to paste; to glue
- 3.to continue; to go on with
- 48.(of a place or scene) lively; buzzing with excitement; bustling with activity
- 20.measure word for families and commercial establishments such as restaurants, hotels, shops, companies, etc.
- 28.to drink a toast; cheers!; bottoms up
- 21.atmosphere; ambiance
- 10.feeling; emotion; affection
- 2.to end; to finish
- 13.happy; happiness
- 27.to make progress; progressive
- 17.meaning
- 18.meal
- 29.to succeed; successful
- 44.to wish someone a happy Chinese New Year; to pay a Chinese New Year's call
- 9.Chinese New Year's dinner
- 52.Mid-Autumn Festival; Moon Festival
- 11.wall
- 30.evening gathering; soiree
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- 31.to leave a surplus; to be left
- 19.original; originally; at first
- 36.first
- 16.strange; odd
- 6.residential development; residential complex
- 54.Lantern Festival
- 38.moon cake
- 32.to waste; to squander; wasteful
- 33.to surplus; to spare
- 45.to congratulate
- 24.alcohol; liquor
- 51.Dragon Boat Festival
- 1.holiday; festival
- 7.environment; surroundings
- 37.pyramid-shaped dumplings of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves
- 39.to reunite (as a family)
- 43.to count time
- 8.Chinese New Year's Eve
- 41.night of the fifteenth of the first lunar month; sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour
- 26.smooth; successful; without a hitch
- 53.Thanksgiving
- 42.particle used to emphasize the obvious
- 35.traditional Chinese lunar calender
- 47.red envelope containing money to be given as a gift
- 25.to lift; to raise
- 23.to replace; to substitute
54 Clues: 22.with • 18.meal • 11.wall • 36.first • 17.meaning • 38.moon cake • 49.firecracker • 16.strange; odd • 53.Thanksgiving • 43.to count time • 45.to congratulate • 24.alcohol; liquor • 54.Lantern Festival • 1.holiday; festival • 2.to end; to finish • 13.happy; happiness • 12.to paste; to glue • 25.to lift; to raise • 33.to surplus; to spare • 51.Dragon Boat Festival • 21.atmosphere; ambiance • ...
Malaysian Culture. 2024-11-06
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- Gathering place for celebrations or events
- Colorful paper or fabric flown in the sky, especially “wau”
- Art – Traditional Malay and Chinese self-defense practices
- Smooth fabric often worn during special occasions
- Often used by hikers and travelers to explore Malaysia
- Refers to close-knit groups with shared traditions
- Paste – Known as “belacan,” used in local dishes
- Festival celebrating the end of the rice harvest, like Kaamatan
- Spicy chili paste enjoyed across cultures in Malaysia
- a Chinese dress worn by women
- One of the main ethnic groups in Malaysia
- Tropical destination, like Langkawi and Redang
- Small treats, a local delights.
- Skewered meat grilled over open flames
- Art of using puppets, popular in Malay folklore
- Royal title in Malay and Borneo cultural stories
- Tool used in preparing food, important in many cuisines
- Used in festivals like Mid-Autumn, especially by Chinese communities
- Malaysia’s national celebration on August 31
- Essential ingredients in curries, sambals, and more
- Known as the “king of fruits” for its strong aroma
- A large cultural gathering or festival
- Island where Sabah and Sarawak are located
- Traditional musical instrument in Sabah and Sarawak
- Traditional lute from Sarawak, played by indigenous people
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- Ensemble of traditional Malay or Chinese instruments
- Songs – Traditional songs passed down through generations
- Indigenous group native to Sarawak
- Traditional instrument
- Staple food eaten in most Malaysian meals
- Important symbol in Chinese culture, seen in festivals
- State known for its islands and Mount Kinabalu
- Hindu festival involving devotion and offerings
- tarik – Frothy and delicious drink
- A food serve with soup, often spicy and flavorful
- Street vendor selling food in local markets
- Fabric with unique designs, popular across Malaysia
- Colorful Indian dress for women
- Traditional percussion used in festivals and ceremonies
- Small rural settlement with close-knit communities
- Island known for its rich blend of cultures and food
- Royal title for rulers in some Malaysian states
- Place of worship, often visited during festivals
- A traditional fabric worn around the waist
- Craft of making fabric, important in Borneo’s culture
- A major ethnic group in Malaysia with unique traditions
- Popular dessert with green noodles and coconut milk
- Canai – Flaky flatbread served with dhal or curry, loved by all
- Key ethnic community with rich cultural heritage
- Popular food item made from soybeans, loved in Chinese cuisine
50 Clues: Traditional instrument • a Chinese dress worn by women • Colorful Indian dress for women • Small treats, a local delights. • Indigenous group native to Sarawak • tarik – Frothy and delicious drink • Skewered meat grilled over open flames • A large cultural gathering or festival • Staple food eaten in most Malaysian meals • One of the main ethnic groups in Malaysia • ...
Ancient China,Jayden Jarvis 2018-05-08
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- Dynasty was a chinese dynasty that followed the shang dynasty.
- As in cuniform,the chinese system first used ____to represent objects or ideas
- Later,they simplified the pictograms into symbols called
- cloth Aound 2700 BC the chinese invented_______cloth
- invaded china.Led by Genhis khan
- Was the first dynasty of Imperial China.
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- The Ancient Chinese built large construction projects such as the____
- chinese navigators began using the___in the A.D 1200's
- Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty.
- Dynasty ruled the yellow river.
10 Clues: Dynasty ruled the yellow river. • invaded china.Led by Genhis khan • Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty. • Was the first dynasty of Imperial China. • cloth Aound 2700 BC the chinese invented_______cloth • chinese navigators began using the___in the A.D 1200's • Later,they simplified the pictograms into symbols called • ...
Ancient Africa, India and China 2021-09-28
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- The first Chinese dynasty was the Xia, but the __________ dynasty would be considered the first ancient Chinese civilization.
- The Harappan people were thought to be __________ and traded instead of conquering.
- In ancient India, the ____________ people were possibly the first ancient civilization to use indoor toilets and sewer systems.
- The Nubian kingdom of __________ also had pyramids and was one of Egypt’s greatest rivals.
- The ancient Chinese people used ____________ Bones for sacred ceremonies; where examples of their first writing can be found.
- The ancient people of the Indus Valley controlled the ___________ mines, which made them extremely rich.
- The Indus Valley people were also known as the _____________ Civilization.
- The ________ were praised by the Egyptians for their archery.
- Ancient China was born along the Yellow and _________ rivers.
- The Indus people had a type of ___________ that we can't understand, yet.
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- The great Chinese scholar ________ wrote the Golden Rule.
- The ancient African civilization of _________ was famous for being a trading hub.
- The ancient African kingdom of _________ was a Christian kingdom.
- The ancient Chinese also independently ________ their own form of writing.
- Queen ________ was a Kentake from ancient Kush who fought and humiliated Alexander the Great.
15 Clues: The great Chinese scholar ________ wrote the Golden Rule. • The ________ were praised by the Egyptians for their archery. • Ancient China was born along the Yellow and _________ rivers. • The ancient African kingdom of _________ was a Christian kingdom. • The Indus people had a type of ___________ that we can't understand, yet. • ...
Chinese New Year 2023-01-03
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- The Chinese New year follows this cycle
- The 1st US president to visit China
- This bear is a Chinese symbol
- Fortune _____
- 2022 was the year of the ______
- The current president of China
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- This plant is a large export for China
- Colorful explosions to celebrate July 4th and the Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year is also know as the ______
- 2023 is the year of the ______
- The number of stars on China's flag
11 Clues: Fortune _____ • This bear is a Chinese symbol • 2023 is the year of the ______ • The current president of China • 2022 was the year of the ______ • The 1st US president to visit China • The number of stars on China's flag • This plant is a large export for China • The Chinese New year follows this cycle • The Chinese New Year is also know as the ______ • ...
Ancient China Crossword Puzzle 2015-02-03
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- Chinese philosophy
- female part of the universe
- name given by Emperoer Wu Di to horses
- Chinese belief of universal life
- tower with several stories
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- green stone
- systems of beliefs of life and ways to live
- mixture of salt and water
- red brown clay
- male part of the universe
- Chinese small boat
- whenever a river enters a large body of water
12 Clues: green stone • red brown clay • Chinese philosophy • Chinese small boat • mixture of salt and water • male part of the universe • tower with several stories • female part of the universe • Chinese belief of universal life • name given by Emperoer Wu Di to horses • systems of beliefs of life and ways to live • whenever a river enters a large body of water
Ancient China 2022-12-12
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- The three most important art forms of Ancient China: painting, poetry, and calligraphy
- Opposites that are balanced throughout nature; like "light and dark" "hot and cold" "male and female"
- It is the color of heaven and was the favorite color of the first emperor of China
- Was often considered a punishment and was sometimes used for prisoners
- Unlucky number because in Chinese it sounds like "death"; elevators don't have any levels with this number
- A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese; it is thin, strong, and beautiful; it is often called "china" in the west.
- Born in Venice, Italy; game named after him
- A type of baked clay ceramic; life-size soldiers were made out of this
- It would guard Shihuangdi when he died
- Another warrior took up the role as khan and kicked Temujin and his family from the tribe
- A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe
- A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters
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- Lucky number in China; considered one of the most unlucky number in the USA
- She placed spies everywhere; loyal people were rewarded and enemies were killed
- The Shang King
- She led some armies
- A type of Chinese sailboat
- An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns
- Stands for immortality
- A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius
- Not considered a lucky color; was the color worn while mourning
- A fast growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube
- Unlucky number because in Chinese it sounds like "wants to die"
- The Shang Dynasty is here
- If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room
- It symbolizes good luck and happiness
- The Chinese have a saying "Good things come in pairs"
- An ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin
- Most people wore their hair like this; even men because this was a sign of respect toward their parents
- Said at weddings because it sounds like the Chinese word "long life"
- Only the emperor could wear this color
31 Clues: The Shang King • She led some armies • Stands for immortality • The Shang Dynasty is here • A type of Chinese sailboat • It symbolizes good luck and happiness • It would guard Shihuangdi when he died • Only the emperor could wear this color • Born in Venice, Italy; game named after him • A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe • ...
Social Studies 2019-01-15
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- Wall of China It is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials.
- Dynasty The Dynasty (1046-256 BCE) was the longest-lasting of ancient China's dynasties.
- the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
- Dynasty The dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China for 276 years following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty
- Dynasty The dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China,
- It is an instrument that measures ground motions, such as caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions.
- Huangdi He was the founder of the Qin dynasty and was the first emperor of a unified China.
- He was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese
- an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
- Polo He was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice.
- piety In Confucian and Chinese Buddhist ethics, filial piety is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors
- The ruthless army that overthrown China
- Dynasty The dynasty was the first dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC. Named for its heartland in Qin state,
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- Khan Mongol conqueror who united the Mongol tribes and forged an empire stretching from China to the Danube River and into Persia.
- Dynasty The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period. Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history.
- Compass A compass is an instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions
- Wudi He born Liu Che, courtesy name Tong, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty of China, ruling from 141–87 BC. His reign lasted 54 years — a record not broken until the reign of the Kangxi Emperor more than 1,800 years later.
- a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.
- a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu ( fl. 6th century BC), advocating humility and religious piety.
- Dynasty The dynasty was an era of Chinese history that began in 960 continued until 1279.
- He was a Chinese philosopher credited with founding the philosophical system of Taoism. He is best known as the author of the Tao-Te-Ching, the work which exemplifies his thought.
21 Clues: The ruthless army that overthrown China • Dynasty The dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China, • an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. • the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. • ...
Chinese New Year 2022-01-24
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- Plant that brings happiness, wealth and longevity
- Chinese New Year is known as the ________ Festival.
- Number of animals in the Chinese calendar.
- These are decorated, hung in temples, and carried during a parade.
- Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck.
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- Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity
- What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year
- Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese calendar.
- What is inside red envelopes.
- Type of calendar that the Chinese New Year
10 Clues: What is inside red envelopes. • Number of animals in the Chinese calendar. • Type of calendar that the Chinese New Year • Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity • Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck. • Plant that brings happiness, wealth and longevity • Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese calendar. • ...
Early China Vocabulary 2023-12-06
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- originally, a Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to treat disease or relieve pain
- a person that someone is descended from
- a Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of laws
- the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods
- a member of an upper class of society, usually made up of hereditary nobility
- a system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius
- a symbol in a writing system that represents a thing or an idea
- a Chinese philosophy concerned with obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature
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- an official who watches others for correct behavior
- the responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents
- something, such as coins or paper money, that is used as a medium of exchange
- a farmer who works land owned by someone else and pays rent in cash or as a share of the crop
- a group of non-elected government officials
- a military commander exercising civil power by force, usually in a limited area
- Chinese system of beliefs which describes the way a king must rule
15 Clues: a person that someone is descended from • a group of non-elected government officials • an official who watches others for correct behavior • a system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius • a Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of laws • a symbol in a writing system that represents a thing or an idea • ...
Ancient China 2023-12-03
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- This dynasty saw the expansion of the Silk Road and the invention of paper.
- of Heaven Ancient Chinese belief that a ruler's authority was justified by the heavens.
- Inscribed bones and shells used for divination in ancient China, providing insight into the future.
- Warriors Life-sized statues created to guard the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
- Palace The imperial palace in Beijing, China, where emperors lived for centuries.
- Traditional Chinese tower with multiple eaves, often found in Buddhist temples.
- Chinese philosophy and religion emphasizing harmony with the natural order.
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- In Chinese culture, this mythical creature symbolizes power, strength, and good luck.
- The artistic practice of beautiful writing, often using brush and ink.
- A sequence of rulers from the same family, often passing the leadership from one generation to the next.
- The highest ruler in ancient China, often believed to have a divine right to rule.
- Ancient trade route connecting China to the Mediterranean, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.
- Chinese philosopher whose teachings focused on ethics, morality, and proper conduct
- The dynasty responsible for building the Forbidden Palace and the completion of the Great Wall.
- Wall This massive structure was built to protect against invasions from the north.
15 Clues: The artistic practice of beautiful writing, often using brush and ink. • This dynasty saw the expansion of the Silk Road and the invention of paper. • Chinese philosophy and religion emphasizing harmony with the natural order. • Traditional Chinese tower with multiple eaves, often found in Buddhist temples. • ...
sue@platform9.com 2022-02-02
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- What will the 2023 new year animal be?
- Chinese New Year ends with this festival.
- The 2021 new year animal.
- Chinese New Year is also called this.
- The dates of celebration follow the phases of what?
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- According to myth, these were used to ward off monsters
- The date changes each year based on what calendar?
- What isn't allowed on New Year's day for fear of washing away good luck?
- The phrase “Happy New Year” in Chinese is this.
- Chinese symbol of good fortune.
- What color of envelope is lucky money stashed?
- 2022 is the year of what?
- The monster of legend that attacked villagers at the beginning of the new year.
13 Clues: The 2021 new year animal. • 2022 is the year of what? • Chinese symbol of good fortune. • Chinese New Year is also called this. • What will the 2023 new year animal be? • Chinese New Year ends with this festival. • What color of envelope is lucky money stashed? • The phrase “Happy New Year” in Chinese is this. • The date changes each year based on what calendar? • ...
Chinese New Year 2022-01-24
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- Plant that brings happiness, wealth and longevity
- Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese calendar.
- What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year
- Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck.
- Chinese New Year is known as the ________ Festival.
- Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity
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- These are decorated, hung in temples, and carried during a parade.
- What is inside red envelopes.
- Number of animals in the Chinese calendar.
- Type of calendar that the Chinese New Year
10 Clues: What is inside red envelopes. • Number of animals in the Chinese calendar. • Type of calendar that the Chinese New Year • Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity • Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck. • Plant that brings happiness, wealth and longevity • Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese calendar. • ...
Vocab 5 2019-01-30
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- He was a Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, fleet admiral, and court eunuch during China's early Ming dynasty.
- the military dictator of Japan during the period from 1185 to 1868.
- exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
- Japanese religion dating from the early 8th century and incorporating the worship of ancestors and nature spirits and a belief in sacred power
- system or stage of economic
- were the military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan.
- founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire
- a title given to rulers and officials in central Asia, Afghanistan,
- first emperor of a unified China
- quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.
- religious practice based on the belief that deceased
- military and judicial branches and elected politicians.
- He was a chinease emporor.
- In Confucian and Chinese Buddhist ethics
- Wall of China.
- Chinese philosophy based on the writings of lao-tzu
- religion from chinese.
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- (Zhu Yuan Zheng
- code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai.
- study of nature
- Chinese teacher
- excessive adherence to law or formula.
- inseparable and contradictory opposites.
- handwriting or handwritten lettering
- act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
- Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice.
- professional branches of a government's administration,
- trade routes that connected the East and West.
- one of the great lords who were vassals of the shogun.
29 Clues: Wall of China. • (Zhu Yuan Zheng • study of nature • Chinese teacher • religion from chinese. • He was a chinease emporor. • system or stage of economic • first emperor of a unified China • handwriting or handwritten lettering • excessive adherence to law or formula. • inseparable and contradictory opposites. • In Confucian and Chinese Buddhist ethics • ...
Part One 2014-09-16
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- Indian ________ became kind of a sport for whites, especially in California.
- Development of what increased substantially in the post-Reconstruction years?
- What did the Dawes Act aim to do to the Indians?
- Term used for cities that the Chinese flocked at the time
- Term for hispanic residents in California
- Life in what type of towns had a hectic life style?
- The Chinese Exclusion Act banned Chinese __________.
- Founder and president of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama
- In Cummings vs. Board of Education, the court upheld that laws establishing separate schools for blacks and whites were __________
- Every Southern state government was _______ by white Democrats.
- A black woman who became the first female bank president in the US
- Another word for farmers
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- Through a certain system Southern states leased what group of people for cheap labor?
- What animal provided the economic basis for the Plains Indians' way of life?
- A term for aristocrats used by some of their critics
- Anti-_________ clubs were anti-chinese communities
- Term used to describe farmers promising landlords a large share of the annual crop in return of land
- Farmers faced what in the West?
- Who commanded the US troops during the Mexican War?
- In most area a genuinely _____ ruling class was constituted.
- What act permitted settlers to buy plots of 160 acres for a small fee if they occupied the land they purchased for five years and improvised it?
- The worst violent act performed on blacks
- California tried to exclude the Chinese from mining by have a “foreign ___________” tax
- Editor of the Atlanta Constitution
- Who was atop the caste system of the Pueblo and Spanish?
25 Clues: Another word for farmers • Farmers faced what in the West? • Editor of the Atlanta Constitution • Term for hispanic residents in California • The worst violent act performed on blacks • What did the Dawes Act aim to do to the Indians? • Anti-_________ clubs were anti-chinese communities • Who commanded the US troops during the Mexican War? • ...
Chinatown 2023-12-10
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- - Clue: Architectural style seen in some Chinatown buildings.
- - Clue: Celebratory event, like the Mid-Autumn Festival, in Chinatown.
- - Clue: Place for fresh produce and unique ingredients in Chinatown.
- - Clue: Staple food item in many Chinatown restaurants.
- - Clue: Popular beverage and cultural staple in Chinatown.
- - Clue: Traditional decorative light often seen in Chinatown.
- - Clue: Secret societies that were once part of Chinatown's history.
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- - Clue: Place to find mooncakes and other Chinese pastries.
- - Clue: Type of traditional Chinese medicine available in many Chinatown stores.
- - Clue: Historic street known for its sharp bend and vibrant history.
- - Clue: A traditional Chinese meal featuring small dishes.
- - Clue: Main street in Chinatown, known for its shops and eateries.
- - Clue: Busy thoroughfare, often associated with street vendors and souvenirs.
- - Clue: Symbol often seen during Chinese New Year celebrations.
- - Clue: Street known for its jewelry stores.
15 Clues: - Clue: Street known for its jewelry stores. • - Clue: Staple food item in many Chinatown restaurants. • - Clue: A traditional Chinese meal featuring small dishes. • - Clue: Popular beverage and cultural staple in Chinatown. • - Clue: Place to find mooncakes and other Chinese pastries. • - Clue: Architectural style seen in some Chinatown buildings. • ...
Chinese Head Tax 2023-12-14
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- Leaving one's home country to go to a different country
- The official language of China
- A time between 1930 and 1939 when Canada experienced a long-term downturn in economic activity
- Where the Chinese head tax took place
- A Cantonese phrase referring to elderly Chinese immigrants
- lack of fairness or justice.
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- The arrival of people into a country from their homeland
- Chinese term for North America
- An unmarried man
- Sudden migration of people to an area where gold has been found
- A fee charged to each Chinese person to enter Canada
- The arrival of people into a country from their homeland.
- the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.
- A general pardon issued by the government for pas offences
- The customs, traditions, and value of a Country of it's people
15 Clues: An unmarried man • lack of fairness or justice. • Chinese term for North America • The official language of China • Where the Chinese head tax took place • A fee charged to each Chinese person to enter Canada • Leaving one's home country to go to a different country • The arrival of people into a country from their homeland • ...
CNY Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-10
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- This animal is NOT in the Chinese zodiac
- Legend says that these celebrations ward off the monster Nian, who would otherwise prey on men and livestock
- This words means "properity" in the hokkien dialect
- How many animals make up the Chinese Zodiac?
- this food is associated with CNY
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- What fruit, representing luck and prosperity, is traditionally the most popular to hand out for the Chinese New Year?
- The 5 elements of the Chinese astrology are water, wood, earth, fire and _________
- Chinese ____________ are hung to symbolise happiness and are believed to drive out any bad luck
- How many days does Lunar New Year typically last?
- What animal represents this Chinese New Year 2023
10 Clues: this food is associated with CNY • This animal is NOT in the Chinese zodiac • How many animals make up the Chinese Zodiac? • How many days does Lunar New Year typically last? • What animal represents this Chinese New Year 2023 • This words means "properity" in the hokkien dialect • The 5 elements of the Chinese astrology are water, wood, earth, fire and _________ • ...
Out with the Old, In with the New 2013-12-03
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- year on the Chinese calendar is represented by a _____________
- 2014, the Chinese new year begins January __
- season when the days are shortest and the nights are longest
- song traditionally sung at the stroke of midnight on the new year
- commitment made on New Year’s Day
- until 1751, the day on which the new year was celebrated in England and all British colonies
- Scottish name for the New Year
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- 2014, the animal associated with the Chinese calendar
- anthropomorphic representation of time, usually depicted as a white-haired, bearded old man
- old British new year was also called _____ Day
- Chinese calendar is based on a ______ calendar
- Roman name for January
- season when many southeast Asian cultures celebrate the new year
- ancient calendar on which our calendar is based
- first month of the year
- season when Rosh Hashanah occurs
16 Clues: Roman name for January • first month of the year • Scottish name for the New Year • season when Rosh Hashanah occurs • commitment made on New Year’s Day • 2014, the Chinese new year begins January __ • old British new year was also called _____ Day • Chinese calendar is based on a ______ calendar • ancient calendar on which our calendar is based • ...
Chinese Zodiacs 2021-12-30
12 Clues: Padfoot • Wormtail • Danger noodle • A male chicken • Charlotte's web • Apes with a tail • A male cattle animal • A big cat with stripes • What does a cowboy ride • A small animal that likes carrots • Giant, firebreathing, mythical beast • They can make cheese, but they're not a cow
Chinese Calendar 2015-02-09
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- – 羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
- – 兔 or 兎 (卯) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
- – 龍 / 龙 (辰) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
- – 猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
- – 蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
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- – 狗 / 犬 (戌) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
- – 牛 (丑) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water)
- – 虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
- – 豬 / 猪 (亥) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water)
- – 雞 / 鸡 (酉) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
- – 馬 / 马 (午) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
- – 鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water)
12 Clues: – 羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire) • – 蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire) • – 牛 (丑) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water) • – 虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood) • – 猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal) • – 鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water) • – 豬 / 猪 (亥) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water) • ...
Chinese crossword 2017-03-13
Chinese Zodiac 2021-03-04
12 Clues: they are lazy. • they are cute. • long and scary • they are small. • they have two horns. • human's best friends. • they crow every morning. • smart,look like a human. • they are relatives to cats. • it doesn't exist in the world. • people can ride on their back. • they eat grass and wear white clothes.
Chinese TTT 2022-05-01
Chinese Vocab 2023-12-05
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- Type individual characters is of wood or metal, can be arranged to create a printing job and then be used over again
- make quantities of an item by using standardized designs and dividing steps of production among the workers
- A woman who is the secondary wife to a married Chinese man.
- given to qualify candidates for positions in the government
- an explosive powder made of saltpeter and other materials
- rule by officials of proven merit
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- highly complex body of workers, many levels of authority
- ruling class of noble families
- old Chinese custom of wrapping l's feet so that they would not grow.
- a military leader operating outside theDynastyl of the government
- belonging or related to an emperor
- a line of rulers descended from one family
12 Clues: ruling class of noble families • rule by officials of proven merit • belonging or related to an emperor • a line of rulers descended from one family • highly complex body of workers, many levels of authority • an explosive powder made of saltpeter and other materials • A woman who is the secondary wife to a married Chinese man. • ...
Chinese Zodiac! 2023-09-03
CNN 10 - Tuesday, January 24, 2023 2023-01-24
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- The Chinese New Year lasts this many days
- The Chinese New Year is the Year of this hare
- This country is celebrating the New Year
- Another name for China's New Year, ____ Festival
- Red packets of this are passed around
- This color is a symbol of luck and prosperity
- This World Heritage Site has been closed
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- Chinese New Year marks the largest yearly
- Machu Picchu marks the legacy of this civilization
- The Chinese New Year is based on this calendar
- Eat this to sweeten up your life in the New Year
- The location of Machu Picchu
12 Clues: The location of Machu Picchu • Red packets of this are passed around • This country is celebrating the New Year • This World Heritage Site has been closed • Chinese New Year marks the largest yearly • The Chinese New Year lasts this many days • The Chinese New Year is the Year of this hare • This color is a symbol of luck and prosperity • ...
The Age of Exploration (32.1-32.3 in the TCI Book) 2023-03-08
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- The Mongols also developed a far-reaching _______ trade. This word means "by sea" rather than by land.
- The Chinese people _______ being ruled by foreigners, especially since a few foreign government officials were harsh and dishonest.
- Ships from ______ brought diamonds and pearls.
- Under Kublai Khan, life was more pleasant for Mongols and foreigners, such as Marco Polo, than it was for the _______ Chinese.
- The tale of Polo's travels gave Europeans firsthand knowledge of China and further stimulated interest in ______.
- The Chinese hated a Muslim finance minister named Ahmed so much that they ____________ him.
- Christian missionaries did make some converts, and they helped bring new _______ to China.
- One example of foreigners bringing their special skills to China is that Muslim _________ designed and built the Yuan capital of Dadu, today's Beijing.
- When Marco Polo returned to Italy, he ______ an account of his experiences to an author who wrote a book about him. (hint: this word means he told his story and someone else wrote it down for him)
- Kublai Khan appointed many visiting foreigners to official positions in his __________. The most famous was Marco Polo, a young Italian merchant and adventurer who traveled throughout China.
- Black pepper, white walnuts, and cloves came from ___________.
- Many foreigners who came to China brought special _______.
- Travel and trade expanded as never before, and more _________ (<--this word means a person born in or coming from a country other than one's own) came to China.
- In addition to the overland Silk Road, ______ trade also flourished under the Yuan emperors.
- Mongol leaders set up stations along the Silk Road every 20 miles where traders could find ______ and a place to sleep.
- Foreign merchants also spoke other languages, which the Chinese were ________ to learn.
- The Song dynasty came to an end when the ________ conquered China. Recall that the Mongol leader Kublai Khan became emperor of China in 1279.
- Travel along the Silk Road became _______ because the entire region was now under the control of one government (Choose: SAFER or RISKY).
- Marco Polo traveled around China for about _________ years before beginning his journey home.
- Ginger, cotton, and muslin came from Ceylon (now ________). (hint: this is two words that you put together, no space)
- Although Marco Polo did not read or write Chinese, he __________ carefully.
- Yuan leaders respected merchants and actively promoted _______.
- Unlike Chinese merchants, foreign merchants could travel freely and did not have to pay _______.
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- __________ merchant associations managed the Silk Road trade and traded Chinese silk and porcelain for medicines, perfumes, and ivory. (hint: the word describes a person who follows a certain religion).
- resentment that built up under Yuan rule helped make the Chinese suspicious of further contact with foreigners.
- The khan liked Marco Polo and enjoyed his accounts of his travels, so he sent Marco to represent him on ________ tours around China.
- A ___________ is a person whose career is based entirely on trade. (hint: this sentence is not straight from the book, but it is a vocab word that is frequently used and you should know what it means).
- Some of the Christian missionaries wanted Kublai Khan to form an _________ with Europeans against the Muslims. He said no.
- Muslim and Persian ________ established new hospitals.
- After three and a half years and over _______ thousand miles, the Polos reached the court of Kublai Khan.
- Kublai Khan called his dynasty the ________ dynasty. Under the Mongols, foreigners ruled China for nearly 100 years.
- In addition to foreign contacts bringing their skills to China, they also allowed Chinese skills and information to flow from China and ________ to other parts of the world.
- By welcoming traders and other foreigners, the Yuan leaders encouraged cultural __________.
- ____________ brought their advanced knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and water management.
- Foreigners enjoyed high status under the Yuan rulers, and foreign merchants, in particular, were given special _________.
- The Chinese were at the ________ of the social order and resented the restrictions placed on them.
- The vast Mongol empire stretched clear across which continent?
- One example of Chinese advancements spreading to other parts of the world is when Europeans learned about the Chinese inventions of _________ and printing.
- Jamal al-Din, a Persian astronomer, introduced new and better astronomical instruments, helped to develop a new calendar, and set up an ____________, which was a special building for the study of astronomy.
- Polo first traveled to China as a teenager with his father and uncle, who were merchants from Venice in ______. Their route took them across Persia and along the southern branch of the Silk Road. Throughout the long journey, Marco Polo paid attention to the interesting new things he saw.
- Some of the foreign visitors who traveled the Silk Road from Europe to China were Christian _________. They wanted to convert the Chinese to Christianity.
41 Clues: Ships from ______ brought diamonds and pearls. • Muslim and Persian ________ established new hospitals. • Many foreigners who came to China brought special _______. • Black pepper, white walnuts, and cloves came from ___________. • The vast Mongol empire stretched clear across which continent? • Yuan leaders respected merchants and actively promoted _______. • ...
Chapter 18.3 Foreign Contacts Under the Yuan Rule (pgs 212-213 in the book, but also available through TCI if you sign in through Clever) 2023-03-08
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- Muslim and Persian ________ established new hospitals.
- __________ merchant associations managed the Silk Road trade and traded Chinese silk and porcelain for medicines, perfumes, and ivory. (hint: the word describes a person who follows a certain religion).
- A ___________ is a person whose career is based entirely on trade. (hint: this sentence is not straight from the book, but it is a vocab word that is frequently used and you should know what it means).
- In addition to foreign contacts bringing their skills to China, they also allowed Chinese skills and information to flow from China and ________ to other parts of the world.
- The Chinese hated a Muslim finance minister named Ahmed so much that they ____________ him.
- Mongol leaders set up stations along the Silk Road every 20 miles where traders could find ______ and a place to sleep.
- Foreign merchants also spoke other languages, which the Chinese were ________ to learn.
- Polo first traveled to China as a teenager with his father and uncle, who were merchants from Venice in ______. Their route took them across Persia and along the southern branch of the Silk Road. Throughout the long journey, Marco Polo paid attention to the interesting new things he saw.
- Unlike Chinese merchants, foreign merchants could travel freely and did not have to pay _______.
- By welcoming traders and other foreigners, the Yuan leaders encouraged cultural __________.
- The Chinese people _______ being ruled by foreigners, especially since a few foreign government officials were harsh and dishonest.
- ____________ brought their advanced knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and water management.
- The tale of Polo's travels gave Europeans firsthand knowledge of China and further stimulated interest in ______.
- One example of foreigners bringing their special skills to China is that Muslim _________ designed and built the Yuan capital of Dadu, today's Beijing.
- Kublai Khan called his dynasty the ________ dynasty. Under the Mongols, foreigners ruled China for nearly 100 years.
- The vast Mongol empire stretched clear across which continent?
- Foreigners enjoyed high status under the Yuan rulers, and foreign merchants, in particular, were given special _________.
- Kublai Khan appointed many visiting foreigners to official positions in his __________. The most famous was Marco Polo, a young Italian merchant and adventurer who traveled throughout China.
- Jamal al-Din, a Persian astronomer, introduced new and better astronomical instruments, helped to develop a new calendar, and set up an ____________, which was a special building for the study of astronomy.
- The ___________ that built up under Yuan rule helped make the Chinese suspicious of further contact with foreigners. (hint: this word means “a negative emotional reaction to being mistreated”)
- When Marco Polo returned to Italy, he ______ an account of his experiences to an author who wrote a book about him. (hint: this word means he told his story and someone else wrote it down for him)
- Travel along the Silk Road became _______ because the entire region was now under the control of one government (Choose: SAFER or RISKY).
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- Although Marco Polo did not read or write Chinese, he __________ carefully.
- One example of Chinese advancements spreading to other parts of the world is when Europeans learned about the Chinese inventions of _________ and printing.
- Some of the foreign visitors who traveled the Silk Road from Europe to China were Christian _________. They wanted to convert the Chinese to Christianity.
- Some of the Christian missionaries wanted Kublai Khan to form an _________ with Europeans against the Muslims. He said no.
- The Song dynasty came to an end when the ________ conquered China. Recall that the Mongol leader Kublai Khan became emperor of China in 1279.
- Many foreigners who came to China brought special _______.
- Travel and trade expanded as never before, and more _________ (<--this word means a person born in or coming from a country other than one's own) came to China.
- Black pepper, white walnuts, and cloves came from ___________.
- The khan liked Marco Polo and enjoyed his accounts of his travels, so he sent Marco to represent him on ________ tours around China.
- Ginger, cotton, and muslin came from Ceylon (now ________). (hint: this is two words that you put together, no space)
- Christian missionaries did make some converts, and they helped bring new _______ to China.
- Marco Polo traveled around China for about _________ years before beginning his journey home.
- The Mongols also developed a far-reaching _______ trade. This word means "by sea" rather than by land.
- In addition to the overland Silk Road, ______ trade also flourished under the Yuan emperors.
- After three and a half years and over _______ thousand miles, the Polos reached the court of Kublai Khan.
- The Chinese were at the ________ of the social order and resented the restrictions placed on them.
- Under Kublai Khan, life was more pleasant for Mongols and foreigners, such as Marco Polo, than it was for the _______ Chinese.
- Yuan leaders respected merchants and actively promoted _______.
- Ships from ______ brought diamonds and pearls.
41 Clues: Ships from ______ brought diamonds and pearls. • Muslim and Persian ________ established new hospitals. • Many foreigners who came to China brought special _______. • Black pepper, white walnuts, and cloves came from ___________. • The vast Mongol empire stretched clear across which continent? • Yuan leaders respected merchants and actively promoted _______. • ...
Chinese New Year 2022-01-24
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- Plant that brings happiness, wealth and longevity
- Chinese New Year is known as the ________ Festival.
- Number of animals in the Chinese calendar.
- These are decorated, hung in temples, and carried during a parade.
- Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck.
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- Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity
- What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year
- Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese calendar.
- What is inside red envelopes.
- Type of calendar that the Chinese New Year
10 Clues: What is inside red envelopes. • Number of animals in the Chinese calendar. • Type of calendar that the Chinese New Year • Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity • Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck. • Plant that brings happiness, wealth and longevity • Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese calendar. • ...
Ancient China Crossword puzzle 2013-05-16
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- A ruler or "king" of china.
- The continent where china is.
- China's population.
- Chinese people did this to harvest there plants.
- The river of china that is also called the Huang he river.
- Where most of Chinese people live.
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- The defensive system that kept the barbarians to prevent invading the chinese.
- The first emperor of china.
- A period of time where there were a royal family that would have a certain roll as royalty.
- The main food resource that the Chinese used.
10 Clues: China's population. • A ruler or "king" of china. • The first emperor of china. • The continent where china is. • Where most of Chinese people live. • The main food resource that the Chinese used. • Chinese people did this to harvest there plants. • The river of china that is also called the Huang he river. • ...
Chinese New Year 2021-07-20
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- It is an animal, meaning luck, life and wisdom.
- A kind of food you will eat during Chinese New Year (蘿蔔糕)
- An annual Chinese New Year activity with your family during New Year's Eve.
- It is the money from parents to you. It means good luck.
- A kind of flower used in Chinese New Year (牡丹)
- It is used to celebrate the beginning of new year
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- They were used to scare away evil spirits in the past; nowadays, they are used to celebrate the coming of the New Year.
- It means well done.
- It means a very large amount of money
- Money from parents to you. It means good luck.
- It is made of paper. It means that we wish for a bright future in the New Year.
- Families wrap them up together and eat them on New Year's Eve. It means wealth.
- It means staying together with your beloved ones and family reunion.
- People give them to their loved ones during Chinese New Year. It means wishing someone to earn more money in the New Year.
- A kind of food you will eat during Chinese New Year. (年糕)
15 Clues: It means well done. • It means a very large amount of money • Money from parents to you. It means good luck. • A kind of flower used in Chinese New Year (牡丹) • It is an animal, meaning luck, life and wisdom. • It is used to celebrate the beginning of new year • It is the money from parents to you. It means good luck. • ...
Hong Kong Entertainment 2023-08-19
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- The annual Hong Kong music awards ceremony recognizing achievements in the Cantopop industry
- The famous Hong Kong film director known for his comedies
- The famous Hong Kong singer and actress known as the "Queen of Cantopop"
- The traditional Chinese belief system that incorporates elements of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, widely practiced in Hong Kong
- “Be like water, my friend”
- The martial arts film franchise featuring a legendary Wing Chun master (ignore the space)
- Mirror and Collar
- The traditional Chinese percussion instrument frequently used in Hong Kong lion dance performances
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- The traditional Chinese puppetry art form occasionally performed in Hong Kong theaters
- Hong Kong action film genre known for its intense fight scenes (ignore the space)
- The traditional Chinese festival celebrated in Hong Kong to honor ancestors and deceased loved ones
- The popular Hong Kong broadcasting company known for its heartwarming/dramatic storylines and family themes
- if you like him, you are called ‘Sonto’
- The iconic Hong Kong film director known for his movies "In the Mood for Love" and "2046" (ignore the space)
- The traditional Chinese dress often worn during festivals and special occasions in Hong Kong
15 Clues: Mirror and Collar • “Be like water, my friend” • if you like him, you are called ‘Sonto’ • The famous Hong Kong film director known for his comedies • The famous Hong Kong singer and actress known as the "Queen of Cantopop" • Hong Kong action film genre known for its intense fight scenes (ignore the space) • ...
Ancient China 2022-12-12
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- A site you can go on to help you with this; the site where I got this information
- A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters
- Another warrior took up the role as khan and kicked Temujin and his family from the tribe
- A type of baked clay ceramic; life-size soldiers were made out of this
- Unlucky number because in Chinese it sounds like "wants to die"
- It symbolizes good luck and happiness
- Born in Venice, Italy; game named after him
- Lucky number in China; considered one of the most unlucky number in the USA
- The Shang Dynasty is here
- The Chinese have a saying "Good things come in pairs"
- Opposites that are balanced throughout nature; like "light and dark" "hot and cold" "male and female"
- An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns
- A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese; it is thin, strong, and beautiful; it is often called "china" in the west.
- An ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin
- The three most important art forms of Ancient China: painting, poetry, and calligraphy
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- It would guard Shihuangdi when he died
- Most people wore their hair like this; even men because this was a sign of respect toward their parents
- Stands for immortality
- A fast growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube
- She placed spies everywhere; loyal people were rewarded and enemies were killed
- If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room
- Said at weddings because it sounds like the Chinese word "long life"
- She led some armies
- Only the emperor could wear this color
- A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe
- Not considered a lucky color; was the color worn while mourning
- The Shang King
- A type of Chinese sailboat
- It is the color of heaven and was the favorite color of the first emperor of China
- A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius
- Was often considered a punishment and was sometimes used for prisoners
- Unlucky number because in Chinese it sounds like "death"; elevators don't have any levels with this number
32 Clues: The Shang King • She led some armies • Stands for immortality • The Shang Dynasty is here • A type of Chinese sailboat • It symbolizes good luck and happiness • It would guard Shihuangdi when he died • Only the emperor could wear this color • Born in Venice, Italy; game named after him • A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe • ...
Rachels crossword 2023-03-23
15 Clues: is happy • has money • eats food • likes food • likes sushi • likes maccas • like drinking • likes reading • likes sleeping • trips over a lot • makes people laugh • likes my Chromebook • food likes Chinese food • people living in my house • has a friend called Madison
Cantonese 2022-05-27
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- The city of Canton is also known as
- Which former Portuguese colony is Cantonese an official language in?
- What is a Chinese ethnic enclave commonly called (especially in the US)?
- What city does Cantonese get its name from?
- Chinese is a _ language
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- In the Southeast Asian country of _, most of the ethnic Chinese community speaks Cantonese.
- Cantonese popular music is also known as
- Which Chinese province is Cantonese mainly spoken in?
- Kong Which former British colony is Cantonese an official language in?
- Cantonese is the _ most spoken variety of Chinese in the world
10 Clues: Chinese is a _ language • The city of Canton is also known as • Cantonese popular music is also known as • What city does Cantonese get its name from? • Which Chinese province is Cantonese mainly spoken in? • Cantonese is the _ most spoken variety of Chinese in the world • Which former Portuguese colony is Cantonese an official language in? • ...
River Dynasties in China 2023-09-04
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- Leader of the first Chinese dynasty
- Kingdom what the Chinese referred to their country as
- Dynasty that ruled China from 1027 B.C. to 256 B.C.
- According to legend, the first Chinese dynasty
- What Chinese people viewed others who don't live in Chinese civilization as
- Dynasty that ruled China from 1700 B.C. to 1027 B.C
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- a political system in which lords were granted use of land that belonged to the king
- walls The Shang surrounded their cities with it
- Sorrow Nickname given to the Huang He River
- Amongst the oldest and most important ShaEarthenes
10 Clues: Leader of the first Chinese dynasty • Sorrow Nickname given to the Huang He River • According to legend, the first Chinese dynasty • walls The Shang surrounded their cities with it • Amongst the oldest and most important ShaEarthenes • Dynasty that ruled China from 1027 B.C. to 256 B.C. • Dynasty that ruled China from 1700 B.C. to 1027 B.C • ...
CNY Crossword Puzzle 2024-02-13
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- Number of days in the Chinese New Year celebration.
- Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck.
- Monster which is scared of red and loud noises.
- Whose birthday is it on the 7th day of Chinese New Year?
- Which LoHei ingredient signifies "May the floor be filled with Gold."
- Type of calendar that Chinese New Year is based on.
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- Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity.
- Number of animals in the Chinese calendar.
- 2024 is the year of the ___.
- Season in which Chinese New Year takes place.
10 Clues: 2024 is the year of the ___. • Number of animals in the Chinese calendar. • Fruit said to represent luck and prosperity. • Season in which Chinese New Year takes place. • Colour that is believed to drive away bad luck. • Monster which is scared of red and loud noises. • Number of days in the Chinese New Year celebration. • ...
Ancient China Review 2021-02-15
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- The majority of the population in ancient China was at the ____ of the pyramid
- This ancient Chinese contribution changed warfare forever
- The name of the desert in China
- This ancient Chinese contribution shows direction
- This ancient Chinese contribution was once used for warfare, but now is used for fun outside
- Many different things were traded along the ____ road
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- What type of resource are weavers?
- This type of farming looked like steps on the side of hills
- What type of resource are ships?
- The Chinese ____ for coal, copper, and gold
- This natural resource is fertile silt that is good for farming
- Who was at the top of the social pyramid in Ancient China?
- The continent that China is on
13 Clues: The continent that China is on • The name of the desert in China • What type of resource are ships? • What type of resource are weavers? • The Chinese ____ for coal, copper, and gold • This ancient Chinese contribution shows direction • Many different things were traded along the ____ road • This ancient Chinese contribution changed warfare forever • ...
ss ventnor 2022-08-25
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- what it was carrying
- the country of origin for the miners
- the formal welcome the chinese received in māori
- bones belonged to these people
- people who buried the bones
- the month the ship sank
- the amount of people who died on the ship
- the area the ship sank is known as
- the māori word for love
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- where it sank
- the person in charge of the ship
- where the chinese wanted to take the coffins
- the māori name for New Zealand
- the way the ship went down
14 Clues: where it sank • what it was carrying • the month the ship sank • the māori word for love • the way the ship went down • people who buried the bones • bones belonged to these people • the māori name for New Zealand • the person in charge of the ship • the area the ship sank is known as • the country of origin for the miners • the amount of people who died on the ship • ...
Alex + Newway Crossword 2017-02-16
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- Where are Newway and Alex going for their 'honeymoon'?
- Alex played a lot of this after high school.
- Which University did Newway go to?
- What song did Newway walk down the aisle to?
- Which University did Alex go to?
- What is Alex and Newway’s celebrity name?
- What is the Japanese word for Autumn?
- Where does Alex takes Newway to drink melted chocolate?
- Which month are Alex and Newway getting married?
- What Chinese zodiac sign is Newway?
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- What was Newway wearing when Alex proposed to her?
- What song did the bridesmaids walk down the aisle to?
- Where did Alex and Newway live in London?
- Newway played a lot of this after University.
- What was the name of Alex's pet dog?
- What is this year’s Chinese zodiac sign?
- What was the name of Newway's pet rabbit?
- What Chinese zodiac sign is Alex?
- This baked good is also a hairstyle.
19 Clues: Which University did Alex go to? • What Chinese zodiac sign is Alex? • Which University did Newway go to? • What Chinese zodiac sign is Newway? • What was the name of Alex's pet dog? • This baked good is also a hairstyle. • What is the Japanese word for Autumn? • What is this year’s Chinese zodiac sign? • Where did Alex and Newway live in London? • ...
Alex + Newway Crossword - Table _ 2017-02-16
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- What was Newway wearing when Alex proposed to her?
- Newway played a lot of this after University.
- What is Alex and Newway’s celebrity name?
- What is the Japanese word for Autumn?
- What was the name of Newway's pet rabbit?
- Which month are Alex and Newway getting married?
- Which University did Alex go to?
- Where are Newway and Alex going for their 'honeymoon'?
- What Chinese zodiac sign is Newway?
- What song did Newway walk down the aisle to?
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- What song did the bridesmaids walk down the aisle to?
- Where did Alex and Newway live in London?
- What Chinese zodiac sign is Alex?
- What is this year’s Chinese zodiac sign?
- Where does Alex takes Newway to drink melted chocolate?
- What was the name of Alex's pet dog?
- Alex played a lot of this after high school.
- This baked good is also a hairstyle.
- Which University did Newway go to?
19 Clues: Which University did Alex go to? • What Chinese zodiac sign is Alex? • Which University did Newway go to? • What Chinese zodiac sign is Newway? • What was the name of Alex's pet dog? • This baked good is also a hairstyle. • What is the Japanese word for Autumn? • What is this year’s Chinese zodiac sign? • Where did Alex and Newway live in London? • ...
SS Crossword puzzle 1 2023-04-27
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- South of the Yellow River
- Cutting contact with other countries
- Founder of the Yuan Dynasty
- ____ Desert
- Ocean providing protection for China
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- _____ ____ of China
- Chinese explorer
- Chinese invention, first used in fireworks
- Trade route between Asia and Europe
- _________ Mountains
- Chinese navigation device that always points north
11 Clues: ____ Desert • Chinese explorer • _____ ____ of China • _________ Mountains • South of the Yellow River • Founder of the Yuan Dynasty • Trade route between Asia and Europe • Cutting contact with other countries • Ocean providing protection for China • Chinese invention, first used in fireworks • Chinese navigation device that always points north
First Emperor and Han Dynasty Crossword 2022-03-21
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- a business that makes a particular product
- an important trading route that made China rich
- to make the same
- A ruling family
- an exam to join the government
- a chinese invention that helps with direction
- A complex organization under a set of rules
- The largest Chinese dynasty
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- the army protecting Emperor Qin at his grave
- the mountain range to the southwest of China
- The founder of Confucianism
- a chinese invention that detects earthquakes
- The philosophy that preached being one with nature
- protected the northern border of China
14 Clues: A ruling family • to make the same • The founder of Confucianism • The largest Chinese dynasty • an exam to join the government • protected the northern border of China • a business that makes a particular product • A complex organization under a set of rules • the army protecting Emperor Qin at his grave • the mountain range to the southwest of China • ...
Subject Pronouns 2021-01-28
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- Your father
- Happy ______ year
- ________ is a red packet
- 12th February is ____________ New Year
- This toy _____ lovely.
- __________ new year
- Happy new ______
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- I have ___________ lessons on Saturday
- My classmates and I
- We ________ happy!
- My classmates
- Mother
- I ________ a good kid.
- 'How are ____?'
- The most popular colour at Chinese New year
15 Clues: Mother • Your father • My classmates • 'How are ____?' • Happy new ______ • Happy ______ year • We ________ happy! • My classmates and I • __________ new year • This toy _____ lovely. • I ________ a good kid. • ________ is a red packet • I have ___________ lessons on Saturday • 12th February is ____________ New Year • The most popular colour at Chinese New year
Ancient China 2015-01-21
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- Conquered the Shang. Ruled for almost 1000 years
- China's longest river
- a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source
- founder of the Han dynasty
- statues that represented Shi Huangdi's real army, protected him in the afterlife
- dry
- First civilization in China. Made good bronze work and created China's first writing system
- Chinese philosopher and teacher; his beliefs,known as Confucianism greatly influenced Chinese life
- the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall
- yellow-brown soil
- Important crop and part of Chinese climate
- aka Yellow River. Muddiest river in the world and caused many deaths
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- a wall to defend China from barbarians from the North
- warm, wet
- imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time) from 206 BC to 221 and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy
- An ancient trade route between Europe and China
- A valuable cloth first made in China
17 Clues: dry • warm, wet • yellow-brown soil • China's longest river • founder of the Han dynasty • A valuable cloth first made in China • Important crop and part of Chinese climate • An ancient trade route between Europe and China • Conquered the Shang. Ruled for almost 1000 years • a wall to defend China from barbarians from the North • ...
Ancient Chinese warefare 2023-06-01
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- A specific ____________ or general was assigned to a specific job.
- The Chinese being the warfare giants of the world at the time created the________________.
- What were the offerings?
- Gunpowder was made when trying to make a potion of _________________.
- China made the first __________ with gunpowder.
- What was the ranged weapon the Chinese invented?
- alongside the crossbow the _________________was made.
- If the commander did not complete their assigned job what is the punishment?
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- If lots of people cry at your funeral were you popular or unpopular?
- Armour was made from________ woven together with leather.
- The Chinese had many _____________ discoveries.
- The family of the person who has ___________________ would bring them home for seven days.
- They even had a whole book called The ____________.
- fireworks were a weapon of great power.
- How long did the body remain clean and dressed at home?
- While the others would bring _________________.
- ____________ was the most crucial element in inventing fireworks.
- At the funeral people were hired to...
- Loved ones would take turns to sit next to the body at the ____________.
- Who wrote The Art of War?
20 Clues: What were the offerings? • Who wrote The Art of War? • At the funeral people were hired to... • fireworks were a weapon of great power. • The Chinese had many _____________ discoveries. • While the others would bring _________________. • China made the first __________ with gunpowder. • What was the ranged weapon the Chinese invented? • ...
Subject Pronouns 2021-01-28
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- Your father
- Happy ______ year
- ________ is a red packet
- 12th February is ____________ New Year
- This toy _____ lovely.
- __________ new year
- Happy new ______
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- I have ___________ lessons on Saturday
- My classmates and I
- We ________ happy!
- My classmates
- Mother
- I ________ a good kid.
- 'How are ____?'
- The most popular colour at Chinese New year
15 Clues: Mother • Your father • My classmates • 'How are ____?' • Happy new ______ • Happy ______ year • We ________ happy! • My classmates and I • __________ new year • This toy _____ lovely. • I ________ a good kid. • ________ is a red packet • I have ___________ lessons on Saturday • 12th February is ____________ New Year • The most popular colour at Chinese New year
Ancient China 2015-01-20
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- Important crop and part of Chinese climate
- statues that represented Shi Huangdi's real army, protected him in the afterlife
- warm, wet
- A valuable cloth first made in China
- dry
- yellow-brown soil
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- the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall
- Chinese philosopher and teacher; his belifs,known as Confucianism greatly influenced Chinese life
- a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source
- a wall to defend China from barbarians from the North
- Conquered the Shang. Ruled for almost 1000 years
- An ancient trade route between Europe and China
- aka Yellow River. Muddiest river in the world and caused many deaths
- founder of the Han dynasty
- First civilization in China. Made good bronze work and created China's first writing system
- China's longest river
- imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time) from 206 BC to 221 and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy
17 Clues: dry • warm, wet • yellow-brown soil • China's longest river • founder of the Han dynasty • A valuable cloth first made in China • Important crop and part of Chinese climate • An ancient trade route between Europe and China • Conquered the Shang. Ruled for almost 1000 years • a wall to defend China from barbarians from the North • ...
Chinese cities 2021-02-19
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- The home of the 2008 Olympics
- Giant pandas!
- China's silicon valley
- The Ice City
- The capital of Guangdong province
- Home to Express Xu and Dr. Sun Yet-sen's Mausoleum
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- The Terracotta Army
- The best place to find Sichuan peppercorns
- The capital of Zhejiang province and home to the famous West Lake
- Location of Mao Zedong's Villa and became very famous in 2020
- The Oriental Pearl Tower is here
- The Birthplace of China's Industrial Revolution
12 Clues: The Ice City • Giant pandas! • The Terracotta Army • China's silicon valley • The home of the 2008 Olympics • The Oriental Pearl Tower is here • The capital of Guangdong province • The best place to find Sichuan peppercorns • The Birthplace of China's Industrial Revolution • Home to Express Xu and Dr. Sun Yet-sen's Mausoleum • ...
chinese crossword 2020-03-25
Chinese Zodiac 2020-02-03
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- Sleeping soundly and growing fat
- The ________ is the second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac
- Loyal and man's best friend
- ________ hunt most ferociously.
- Reptile
- Morning alarm
- ________ are most active in seeking food
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- Eats grass
- Strong and fast runners
- ________ are hovering in the sky to give rainfall
- Mischievous
- This animal loves to eat carrots
12 Clues: Reptile • Eats grass • Mischievous • Morning alarm • Strong and fast runners • Loyal and man's best friend • ________ hunt most ferociously. • Sleeping soundly and growing fat • This animal loves to eat carrots • ________ are most active in seeking food • ________ are hovering in the sky to give rainfall • ...
Chinese zodiacs 2020-11-25
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- Cool but hot-blooded, hard-nosed but humble, impatient but extraordinarily tolerant.(ungulates — mammals with hooves. They also have long tails, short hair, long thick necks and elongated heads.)
- People born in this Year are self-assured, and as a result are noted for inspiring confidence in others.(a bovine trained as a draft animal,very patient.)
- They are good listeners, kind and sweet by nature. They have a good eye for art, design and fashion.(small mammals with fluffy, short tails, whiskers and distinctive long ears.)
- People born in this Year are one of the most industrious and hardest workers in the zodiac. (a charm, small rodent.)
- quiet and unassuming,they hate to fail, and are very lucky when it comes to making money.(elongated, legless)
- Intellectually curious, honest and tolerant, those born in this year can be relied upon for their loyalty and often make true friends for life. (smart,actually quite clean. small eyes and large ears,stocky bodies)
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- Extremely curious and thirsty for knowledge,they are love confronting a challenging problem that calls upon their considerable genius.(will trade things, laugh, play, and accept food and water from people who imitate them.)
- Loyal and trustworthy, people born in this Year are sociable, very accomplished and usually very well-dressed.(have wattles -- the red, fleshy growths hanging from their beaks -- and combs, the growths on top of their heads.)
- the most vital and powerful of any in the Chinese zodiac,enthusiastic, and confident.(a large, serpentine legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures around the world,)
- the most creative sign,they are often artistic, sensitive, sweet and charming.(has a thick coat of fleece on its body,)
- One of the most dynamic signs, patient but short-tempered, calm but rebellious, petty but noble.(is the largest extant cat species.)
- Loyal, faithful, and true, people born in this year make the best of friends.(they perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, protection,and military.)
12 Clues: quiet and unassuming,they hate to fail, and are very lucky when it comes to making money.(elongated, legless) • People born in this Year are one of the most industrious and hardest workers in the zodiac. (a charm, small rodent.) • the most creative sign,they are often artistic, sensitive, sweet and charming.(has a thick coat of fleece on its body,) • ...
CHINESE WORD 2021-10-14
Chinese Civilization 2021-08-06
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- Counting machine
- Popular drink
- Raising silkworm
- Carved wood was used for this
- Zhang Heng developed this
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- Stupa style temple architecture in China
- Great philosopher
- Bottom of Chinese hierarchical society
- Religion of unity and opposites
- Top of Chinese hierarchical society
- Sorrow river of China
- Pottery with glaze, Chinaware
12 Clues: Popular drink • Counting machine • Raising silkworm • Great philosopher • Sorrow river of China • Zhang Heng developed this • Pottery with glaze, Chinaware • Carved wood was used for this • Religion of unity and opposites • Top of Chinese hierarchical society • Bottom of Chinese hierarchical society • Stupa style temple architecture in China
Chinese Crossword 2018-06-26
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- Colour associated with dark
- What is said when asking for the price
- Tourist attraction that was discovered by farmers
- Written version of 'kuai'
- Opposite of hello
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- Colour associate with wealth
- Wall that is seen from space
- Colour associated with pure and good
- Worn on feet, usually made of cotton
- Pants which are made of denim
- Not yesterday, yet not today
- Measure word for general clothing
12 Clues: Opposite of hello • Written version of 'kuai' • Colour associated with dark • Colour associate with wealth • Wall that is seen from space • Not yesterday, yet not today • Pants which are made of denim • Measure word for general clothing • Colour associated with pure and good • Worn on feet, usually made of cotton • What is said when asking for the price • ...
Chinese Literature 2014-01-20
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- During the twentieth century, China went through a civil war and _______ was installed
- He believed that less government was better; urged people to turn their backs on the world and to contemplate Tao
- The Mongols conquered _______ China in the late 12th century AD
- Philosophy that gave hope during difficult times; one meant a passive, feminine force, the other an active, masculine force
- A _______ for literature and learningis an important aspect of Chinese culture
- Dynasty of the first ruling family
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- First great Chinese leader; founder of Confucianism
- Dynasty that was the longest ruling family
- The art of writing a unique ________ of more than a thousand words
- Dynasty that built roads and the Great Wall of China
- _______ of classic Chinese texts and the ability to write poetry were requirments for empkoyment in the imperial bureaucracy
- The mysterious force that governs and unifies all of nature
12 Clues: Dynasty of the first ruling family • Dynasty that was the longest ruling family • First great Chinese leader; founder of Confucianism • Dynasty that built roads and the Great Wall of China • The mysterious force that governs and unifies all of nature • The Mongols conquered _______ China in the late 12th century AD • ...
Chinese Calendar 2015-02-09
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- – 狗 / 犬 (戌) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
- – 虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
- – 蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
- – 兔 or 兎 (卯) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
- – 豬 / 猪 (亥) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water)
- – 馬 / 马 (午) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
- – 猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
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- – 羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
- – 雞 / 鸡 (酉) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
- – 鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water)
- – 龍 / 龙 (辰) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
- – 牛 (丑) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water)
12 Clues: – 羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire) • – 蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire) • – 虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood) • – 牛 (丑) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water) • – 鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water) • – 猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal) • – 雞 / 鸡 (酉) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal) • ...
Chinese Crossword 2024-04-26
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- How do you have one of my pens?
- He previews Chinese relatively early at 3 pm
- My Chinese speaking is slow
- At one o clock she listens to a recording and previews Chinese
- I drink my second cup of tea
- You are really handsome and very cool
- Grammar is very easy
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- This morning I studied Chinese and she came in early
- I drink a little bit of tea and after attend class
- She wants her second cup of water
- Chinese terms are difficult
- How do you write so bad?
12 Clues: Grammar is very easy • How do you write so bad? • My Chinese speaking is slow • Chinese terms are difficult • I drink my second cup of tea • How do you have one of my pens? • She wants her second cup of water • You are really handsome and very cool • He previews Chinese relatively early at 3 pm • I drink a little bit of tea and after attend class • ...
Chinese Zodiac 2023-01-04
Chinese Zodiac 2023-01-04
Chinese Cities 2022-09-30
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- very very old
- like more than others
- China's capital city
- the top one big
- all the events that happened in the past
- among the biggest cities in the world
- historical or cultural interest things
- a building with many good and valable things in
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- a huge palace that Ming&Qing emperors lived
- a special city in Southern China
- a very tall building in a city
- home of a king, emperor or a queen
12 Clues: very very old • the top one big • China's capital city • like more than others • a very tall building in a city • a special city in Southern China • home of a king, emperor or a queen • among the biggest cities in the world • historical or cultural interest things • all the events that happened in the past • a huge palace that Ming&Qing emperors lived • ...
Chinese words 2023-08-29
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- (中文) - Mandarin, for example
- (爱) - Strong affection
- (朋友) - Companionship
- (家) - Place where you live
- (谢谢) - Expression of gratitude
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- (天气) - Atmospheric conditions
- (食物) - Edible sustenance
- (学习) - Acquire knowledge
- (你好) - Greeting
- (帮助) - Assistance
- (快乐) - Joyful and content
- (时间) - Measured in hours and minutes
12 Clues: (你好) - Greeting • (帮助) - Assistance • (朋友) - Companionship • (爱) - Strong affection • (食物) - Edible sustenance • (学习) - Acquire knowledge • (快乐) - Joyful and content • (家) - Place where you live • (中文) - Mandarin, for example • (天气) - Atmospheric conditions • (谢谢) - Expression of gratitude • (时间) - Measured in hours and minutes
Chinese geography 2022-05-12
Across
- World's largest sand shifting desert
- Large plain in northern China
- Capital city of China
- Biggest waterfall in China
- Mountain range that separates Pearl River and Yangtze Valley
- Sea between South China, Taiwan, and Indochinese peninsula
Down
- Mountain range with the tallest mountain
- Largest and highest plateau
- Ocean to the east of China
- Desert in between Mongolia and China
- Longest river in China
- River known for the color
12 Clues: Capital city of China • Longest river in China • River known for the color • Ocean to the east of China • Biggest waterfall in China • Largest and highest plateau • Large plain in northern China • World's largest sand shifting desert • Desert in between Mongolia and China • Mountain range with the tallest mountain • Sea between South China, Taiwan, and Indochinese peninsula • ...
APWH Era 1 10,000 BCE-600 CE 2020-12-01
Across
- religion that explains suffering in the world
- Chinese belief--education, governance
- religion of the ancient Persians
- piety confucian value: respect toward one’s elders
- Chinese belief--people live in harmony with nature
- majority religion of India today
- system of social class division in Hinduism
Down
- societies in which men have the power
- 1 CE religion taught love & compassion
- explains rise of every Chinese dynasty
- trade network onland across Eurasia
- Descendants of Abraham, founder of Judaism
- Seasonal winds that affect weather patterns
- way of life centered on raising animals
14 Clues: religion of the ancient Persians • majority religion of India today • trade network onland across Eurasia • societies in which men have the power • Chinese belief--education, governance • 1 CE religion taught love & compassion • explains rise of every Chinese dynasty • way of life centered on raising animals • Descendants of Abraham, founder of Judaism • ...
Chinese Immigration 2021-09-14
Across
- Chinese immigrants were not widely accepted and many faced racism and ______
- In 1943, all Chinese exclusion acts were
- In the early 1900s, China was going through a drought causing famine and _____. This was one of the reasons for Chinese immigration
- There was a self-funded pilot-training program dedicated specifically to Chinese Americans during World War II in ______
Down
- The type of writing through which Chinese immigrants were able to communicate stories, often carved into walls on Angel island
- In the 20s, there was the rise in the nationalist party, Chinese Revolutionary party, and _____
- When Chinese immigrants entered America, it was almost entirely through the ____ coast
- An act passed in 1882 that made it difficult for Chinese immigrants to pass through America
- During the years of 1910-1940, over 175 ____ Chinese Immigrants passed through the Immigration Station of Angel Island. (numerical, hundred, thousand, million, etc.)
9 Clues: In 1943, all Chinese exclusion acts were • Chinese immigrants were not widely accepted and many faced racism and ______ • When Chinese immigrants entered America, it was almost entirely through the ____ coast • An act passed in 1882 that made it difficult for Chinese immigrants to pass through America • ...
The Hilkers 2023-04-30
Across
- DAVID'S FIRST JOB
- DAVID'S FAVORITE FOOD
- FIRST OVERSEAS VACATION TOGETHER
- DAVID'S CHINESE ZODIAC
- DAVID'S FAVORITE HOBBY
- SOPHIE'S CHINESE ZODIAC
- THEIR WEDDING VENUE
- SOPHIE'S FIRST JOB
- SOPHIE'S FAVORITE FOOD
- NUMBER OF SIBLINGS DAVID HAS
- FAVORITE TV SHOW TO WATCH TOGETHER
- DAVID'S MIDDLE NAME
Down
- FAVORITE DATE NIGHT LOCATION
- GEORGE'S BIRTHDAY MONTH
- HONEYMOON LOCATION
- THE MONTH THEY GOT ENGAGED
- GO-TO LAUNDRY SOAP
- FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION
- FAVORITE CLEANING PRODUCT
- SOPHIES FAVORITE COLOR
- SOPHIE'S FAVORITE HOBBY
- HOW MANY COUSINS THEY HAVE COMBINED
22 Clues: DAVID'S FIRST JOB • HONEYMOON LOCATION • GO-TO LAUNDRY SOAP • SOPHIE'S FIRST JOB • THEIR WEDDING VENUE • DAVID'S MIDDLE NAME • DAVID'S FAVORITE FOOD • SOPHIES FAVORITE COLOR • DAVID'S CHINESE ZODIAC • DAVID'S FAVORITE HOBBY • SOPHIE'S FAVORITE FOOD • GEORGE'S BIRTHDAY MONTH • SOPHIE'S FAVORITE HOBBY • SOPHIE'S CHINESE ZODIAC • FAVORITE CLEANING PRODUCT • THE MONTH THEY GOT ENGAGED • ...
Ancient Civilization 2022-08-16
Across
- craftsmen
- took over Mesopotamia
- city and surrounding area with its own govt
- control society with harsh laws
- harmony with nature
- tombs for dead kings
- mouth of a river
- seasonal winds
- warriors
- chinese philosopher
Down
- god-king ruler of egypt
- oldest chinese philosopher
- conquerors of Indus Valley civilizations
- (land between 2 rivers) between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
- priests
- age era of peace and prosperity
- servants
- founder of daoism
18 Clues: priests • servants • warriors • craftsmen • seasonal winds • mouth of a river • founder of daoism • harmony with nature • chinese philosopher • tombs for dead kings • took over Mesopotamia • god-king ruler of egypt • oldest chinese philosopher • age era of peace and prosperity • control society with harsh laws • conquerors of Indus Valley civilizations • ...