chinese Crossword Puzzles
Ancient China - sections 1 & 2 2017-01-09
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- synonym for prediction
- The most important element used by the Shang Dynasty
- most famous Daoist teacher
- the way something is set up organized
- was grown in the middle Chang Jiang Valley as early as 7000 BC
- The Shang invented the potter's wheel to make different types of
- taught ethics and is considered the most influential Chinese teacher
- the area along the Huang He was suited for growing wheat and
- people of high rank
- states that one should live in harmony with the guiding force of all reality
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- the other name of the Huang He River
- The Chang Jiang River is also called this
- the belief that people were bad by nature and needed laws to govern them
- Chinese writing started as
- Priests would write on these to try to predict the future
- This Chinese Dynasty was ruled by a king and other Chinese nobles
- Yu the Great is said to have founded this dynasty around 2200 BC
- Two Chinese armies fought against each other for almost two hundred years. This is known as
- with small farms
- moral values
- "the way"
21 Clues: "the way" • moral values • with small farms • people of high rank • synonym for prediction • Chinese writing started as • most famous Daoist teacher • the other name of the Huang He River • the way something is set up organized • The Chang Jiang River is also called this • The most important element used by the Shang Dynasty • ...
Chinese Philosophies Crossword 2021-05-27
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- Acclaimed to be the most important invention in human history, as it allows us to communicate and store information in written form easily and quickly.
- The Chinese philosophical/political justification of the rule of the king/emporer, which states that they had the Divine right to rule. This could be taken away at any time.
- The Chinese philosopher or statesman of the Legalistic school of thought during the Warring States period, and a prince of the state of Han.
- An era of division in ancient China ended by the Qin dynasty.
- The dynasty / empire was established in 1636, and ended the imperial rule of China.
- The ancient Chinese philosophy that believes in the importance of personal ethics and morality.
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- The ancient Chinese philosophy that believed in strict rules and punishment, and founded by Han Feizi.
- Ancient Chinese tool invented during the Warring States Period. Used for firearms and projectiles.
- Dynasty that followed the Shang dynasty and preceded the Qin dynasty. The dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history (790 years).
- Ancient Chinese tool used to tell direction by the magnetic poles of the Earth.
- An ancient Chinese invention that revolutionized the writing of books, newspapers, and other written documents.
- An ancient Chinese philosopher that aimed to make education broadly available. He also established ethical and moral social standards that formed a basic way of life.
- The ancient Chinese philosophy that believes in “hands-off” teaching, and finding an individual way to live.
- A Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of Ancient China. Traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War.
14 Clues: An era of division in ancient China ended by the Qin dynasty. • Ancient Chinese tool used to tell direction by the magnetic poles of the Earth. • The dynasty / empire was established in 1636, and ended the imperial rule of China. • The ancient Chinese philosophy that believes in the importance of personal ethics and morality. • ...
Rome & Han: A Puzzle of Empires 2025-02-14
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- Considered the best month for marriage in Rome
- Strategic Han architectural and military structures
- Common working citizens of Rome
- Famous Roman leader (or a salad)
- Valued Chinese export symbolizing purity and protection
- Roman goddess of love
- Honored and worshiped in Han China
- Essential Han Chinese agricultural product
- Roman Senate meeting hall
- Collection of Confucius’s teachings
- Made up 90% of Han China’s population
- God of death in Han Chinese beliefs
- Rituals governing Han Chinese weddings
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- Conflicts between Rome and Carthage
- Han ruler who made Confucianism the state philosophy
- Key weapon of the Han military
- Rome’s first written legal code, foundation of Roman law
- Wealthy noble class in ancient Rome
- Garment worn only by the Roman emperor
- Chinese philosopher who shaped Han society and politics
- A major Roman export
- Trade network linking Han China and Rome
- Supreme ruler of both Han China and Rome
- Thunderbolt-wielding ruler of the Greek gods
- Indian religion that spread to China via the Silk Road
- A lasting Roman innovation
- Iconic Roman arena for entertainment
- Religion once persecuted, later dominant in Rome
- Natural barrier protecting Rome
- Key feature of Roman architecture
30 Clues: A major Roman export • Roman goddess of love • Roman Senate meeting hall • A lasting Roman innovation • Key weapon of the Han military • Common working citizens of Rome • Natural barrier protecting Rome • Famous Roman leader (or a salad) • Key feature of Roman architecture • Honored and worshiped in Han China • Conflicts between Rome and Carthage • ...
China terms and vocab extra credit 2025-12-12
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- Chinese philosopher
- A group of people born and living during the same time.
- A raised area of land that's flat on top
- Picture meant to represent an idea
- Family members that come before you
- A large, barren region with no trees
- To make the same
- first dynasty that we do have evidence of
- Picture meant to represent a word
- Nature based Chinese philosophy
- Respect based Chinese philosophy
- A fine yellowish fertile soil
- A form of healing involving piercing the skin with thin needles
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- To honor
- Someone from the ruling class, usually those with nobility, money, or both.
- Shortest dynasty that united China
- A supreme military leader
- Things related to a community of people and their government
- Government overseers
- Government workers
- A very smooth, light fabric that's made of fibers from silkworms
- Legendary Chinese leader that stopped the flooding of the rivers
- Dynasty that brought in the Golden Age and the Silk Roads
- Man-made waterway
- Passed down from parent to child
- Forced based Chinese philosophy
- Money
- Longest dynasty
- first dynasty that we do not have evidence of
- What a society deems right or wrong
30 Clues: Money • To honor • Longest dynasty • To make the same • Man-made waterway • Government workers • Chinese philosopher • Government overseers • A supreme military leader • A fine yellowish fertile soil • Forced based Chinese philosophy • Nature based Chinese philosophy • Passed down from parent to child • Respect based Chinese philosophy • Picture meant to represent a word • ...
China / Japan Crossword 2025-08-14
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- A philosophy emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, filial piety, and hierarchical relationships;
- _____ Rebellion: A massive civil war led by a quasi-Christian movement.
- The __________ Restoration began Japan’s modernization and industrialization in 1868.
- Linked northern and southern China via water transport.
- ____ Rebellion: Anti-foreign, anti-Christian uprising; resulted in international military intervention.
- Chinese dynasty (581–618 CE) known for unifying China and beginning construction of the Grand Canal
- Chinese invention allowed sailors to navigate more accurately and expanded trade
- foreign states acknowledged Chinese supremacy in exchange for trade and protection.
- The __________ is considered a golden age of Chinese poetry, art, and trade.
- a type of diplomacy where military force is used to influence another nation.
- The Chinese admiral __________ led treasure fleet voyages across the Indian Ocean during the Ming Dynasty
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- ________ could be harvested twice a year, led to trade/population growth.
- China’s most intellectually and technologically advanced eras.
- Deep respect and devotion to one’s parents and ancestors; a core Confucian value
- Chinese invention was first used for fireworks and later revolutionized warfare
- a series of rulers from the same family that maintain power over a country or empire
- The belief that emperors ruled with divine approval, which could be lost through misrule.
- _______ Shogunate: Japanese government (1603–1868) established a long period of peace and enforced isolationism
- trade network that connected China to the Middle East and Europe
- Ruling from 1644 to 1912, they were the last imperial dynasty of China
20 Clues: Linked northern and southern China via water transport. • China’s most intellectually and technologically advanced eras. • trade network that connected China to the Middle East and Europe • Ruling from 1644 to 1912, they were the last imperial dynasty of China • _____ Rebellion: A massive civil war led by a quasi-Christian movement. • ...
Ancient China 2022-12-07
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- Thing that you could do a crossword on, invented by the Chinese.
- Grandson of Genghis Khan,also a conqueror
- A path to China, important trade route
- First dynasty
- The ancient Chinese invented this while to trying to make an immortality potion
- A device that measures earthquakes, invented by the Chinese
- An important dynasty, 1766 to 1122 bce
- Ruler of ancient China
- Continent with China
- A tool used to find directions
- Mongolian Khan who conquered China
- Inventor of paper
- Chinese folk medicine that involves placing pins across the body to relieve pain
- a fabric made from a "worm"'s cocoon
- Popular Chinese religion
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- What a ruler lost if a natural disaster happened.
- An ideology based off of the less famous philosopher,peaceful
- Wife of Wu Ding, ruled a town
- An important philosopher,deity in folklore
- Longer river
- An ideology based off of the more famous philosopher
- A emperor who had a terracotta army buried with him
- Music dynasty! Just kidding.
- Man who went here for trade and brought Chinese culture to the west
- A wall built by the Qin and Han dynasties
- One of two important rivers, this one yellow
- Important philosopher, author of many books
- General who wrote The Art of War
- Animal bones that they wrote on, steamed, and cracked to tell the future
- Originally used by armies to signal warnings, but a toy today
- Modern day country
31 Clues: Longer river • First dynasty • Inventor of paper • Modern day country • Continent with China • Ruler of ancient China • Popular Chinese religion • Music dynasty! Just kidding. • Wife of Wu Ding, ruled a town • A tool used to find directions • General who wrote The Art of War • Mongolian Khan who conquered China • a fabric made from a "worm"'s cocoon • ...
River Valley Early Man 2021 2019-09-02
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- Hunter Gatherer tribes were typically this in number
- This RVC had Good plumbing & Urban Planning
- Many gods
- fresh water, fertile land, temperate climate & grains are this acronym we have been studying
- Between the Tigris & Euphrates
- Chinese was polytheistic and this type of worship of old people
- Humans adapted & modified the environment by diverting water from rivers
- This was established to explain nature and our roles in the world
- The 10 Commandments helps peoples conduct and...
- The first monotheistic religion
- Chinese Emperors were given this by gods
- RVC written forms...not alphabet but...say cheese
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- Chinese people worshipped gods and these
- Humans stop wandering & became farmers
- colorful Chinese River
- Social Classes, Gov, cities, writing, division of labor
- Chinese Emperors were replaced through...
- These buildings showed Sumer was a complex society
- Rule by religion
- This dude came up with the 1st standardized code of law
- economic & social culture in China
- Established a moral code
- Government, cities, different jobs happen in these
- Early man used this for protection, warmth & less tummy aches
- This RVC located in Africa flooded regularly
25 Clues: Many gods • Rule by religion • colorful Chinese River • Established a moral code • Between the Tigris & Euphrates • The first monotheistic religion • economic & social culture in China • Humans stop wandering & became farmers • Chinese people worshipped gods and these • Chinese Emperors were given this by gods • Chinese Emperors were replaced through... • ...
For Tiffany - when you have nothing to do 2021-10-15
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- dad Chinese name
- Jess Chinese name
- Tiffany/mom's fav drink
- the city of your CMC age 10
- Jess's stuffy
- the number of cousins you have total (mom and dad's side)
- CY Chinese name
- name of the crazy guy in Friends
- the city where COVID first started
- how old you will be on Dec. 14, 2034
- how old dad is turning this year for his bday Oct. 23, 2021
- Momo's fav stuffy
- christopher's favorite fish
- Moh Moh favorite snack
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- Mom Chinese name
- mom's fav holiday
- mom Chinese name
- what mom hugs when sleeping
- mom's favorite stocking stuffer
- mom's most unfavorite chore
- first name of your 1st violin teacher
- name of the street of the house when you were a baby
- your chinese name
- name of Boston's baseball team
- mom's favorite chore
- the city of your CMC age 8
- Mom's favorite composer
- mom's favorite game to play while waiting in the car for Tiffany to come out
- what mim is always doing when at home by herself
- CY's fav stuffy
- under da _____
- name of Christopher's plant
32 Clues: Jess's stuffy • under da _____ • CY Chinese name • CY's fav stuffy • Mom Chinese name • dad Chinese name • mom Chinese name • mom's fav holiday • Jess Chinese name • your chinese name • Momo's fav stuffy • mom's favorite chore • Moh Moh favorite snack • Tiffany/mom's fav drink • Mom's favorite composer • the city of your CMC age 8 • what mom hugs when sleeping • the city of your CMC age 10 • ...
Social Studies 10: British Columbia Research Project 2013-08-05
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- At the Cariboo Gold Rush, Barker and his seven partners struck gold within ___________ hours.
- The Komagata Maru was a Japanese _____________.
- An Englishman who played a significant role in BC's entry into the Confederation of Canada.
- Arsonists burnt down several laundries in Vancouver during a riot with an intended purpose to drive the _______ out of town.
- What did AEL stand for?
- How long was the Chinese Exclusion Act in power for?
- Mainland would be more vulnerable to American __________ due to no political jurisdictions.
- Passengers aboard the Komagata Maru consisted of Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus, all of _____________ nationality.
- In 1893, which city passed a laundry bylaw?
- How many years could Chinese Canadians travel away from Canada?
- What was the Chinese Immigration Act also known as?
- About 11,000 Chinese came to Canada illegally as__________?
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- Key person in the Klondike Gold Rush.
- In 1960, what was established to offer a forgiveness to all the “paper sons”?
- Douglas feared that Vancouver Island might be ________ by American miners.
- Where were some of the miners coming from?
- In 1907, an anti-immigration rally explode into violence and vandalism in both ___________ and Japantown in Vancouver.
- Other than jobs being taken by the Chinese people, why were there a group of white people causing riots?
- By 1864, ___________ was the largest town north of San Francisco.
- The richest discoveries of the Fraser River Gold Rush occurred between Hope and _________.
20 Clues: What did AEL stand for? • Key person in the Klondike Gold Rush. • Where were some of the miners coming from? • In 1893, which city passed a laundry bylaw? • The Komagata Maru was a Japanese _____________. • What was the Chinese Immigration Act also known as? • How long was the Chinese Exclusion Act in power for? • ...
WHAP Unit 3.1 2023-09-21
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- Invention by Gutenberg that led to an increase in literacy
- Chinese dynasty that began in 1368
- Islamic king or emperor
- The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires that relied on firearms to conquer and control
- large multi-ethnic states in Southwest, Central, and South Asia that relied on firearms to conquer and control territories.
- the largest and longest lasting Islamic Empire
- Conquered Constantinople and changed its name to Istanbul before attempting to conquer Venice, Italy
- invaded Central Asia and the Middle East in order to establish the Turkic Empires
- Chinese revolt against high taxes and to restore the Ming Dynasty
- Leader of the Golden Age of the Mughal Empire
- Shah of the Safavid Golden Age
- A model for warrior life for a holy fighter of Islam
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- Chinese poet and emperor who annexed the Xinjiang territories and invaded Nepal
- Empire with 2 problems: No real navy & no natural defenses
- Strict social grouping in the Mughal Empire
- Chinese Emperor who expanded China territory into Taiwan, Mongolia, and Central Asia
- The period that began in 1450
- Chinese invaders that began the Qing Dynasty
- River that Ivan the Terrible took control of to expand trade
- Chinese Dynasty that ruled until 1911
- Tsar of Russia who began the expansion of Russia into Mongol Territories
- The major religion of the Russian Empire
- Ruler of the Ottoman Empire during its Golden Age
- Safavid ruler who conquered most of Persia
24 Clues: Islamic king or emperor • The period that began in 1450 • Shah of the Safavid Golden Age • Chinese dynasty that began in 1368 • Chinese Dynasty that ruled until 1911 • The major religion of the Russian Empire • Safavid ruler who conquered most of Persia • Strict social grouping in the Mughal Empire • Chinese invaders that began the Qing Dynasty • ...
Chinese exploration Crossword 2024-02-09
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- This teaching tells people they should place loyalty to society instead of their personal desires.
- He is the leader of the Chinese exploration voyages.
- This Emperor created the Imperial City and moved the capital to Beijing
- They invaded and caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
- The farmers were heavily taxed by the Ming dynasty, so they decided to do this.
- This Dynasty was established in 1699.
- The Portuguese tried to convert the Chinese to this religion.
- The Chinese explored this area when they were on their voyage.
- The Chinese used these vehicles on their voyages and for trade.
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- This is where the emperor and his family lived, and only top officials were able to enter this place.
- This is where, there is a large area of palaces and government buildings
- The dynasty that Zhu Yuanzhang founded.
- The Chinese considered the Europeans these.
- These types of missionaries tried to convert China to Christianity.
- These people wanted the Chinese to convert to Christianity.
- This is where the Europeans built their trading post.
16 Clues: This Dynasty was established in 1699. • The dynasty that Zhu Yuanzhang founded. • The Chinese considered the Europeans these. • He is the leader of the Chinese exploration voyages. • They invaded and caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty. • This is where the Europeans built their trading post. • These people wanted the Chinese to convert to Christianity. • ...
Chinese Crossword 2015-01-07
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- I like bowling.
- My name is 合福.
- I have studied Chinese for three years.
- My birthday is August eleventh.
- I like Thai food.
- I was born in 1997.
- I am American.
- 安老師 is my Chinese teacher.
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- My zodiac animal is the ox.
- There are seven people in my family.
- I am in high school.
- I have three older brothers and one younger sister.
- My last name is 歐.
- This year I am seventeen.
- I think Shelly is awesome!
15 Clues: My name is 合福. • I am American. • I like bowling. • I like Thai food. • My last name is 歐. • I was born in 1997. • I am in high school. • This year I am seventeen. • I think Shelly is awesome! • 安老師 is my Chinese teacher. • My zodiac animal is the ox. • My birthday is August eleventh. • There are seven people in my family. • I have studied Chinese for three years. • ...
Chinese Cuisine 2024-06-22
15 Clues: Bean curd • Thick sauce • Steamed bun • Filled dough • Savory taste • Rice porridge • Spicy cuisine • Communal stew • Filled dumpling • duck Roasted bird • roll Rolled appetizer • choy Chinese cabbage • sum Bite-sized dishes • mein Stir-fried noodles • mein Stir-fried noodles
ANCIENT CHINA STUDY 2024-04-10
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- Because of its geography China developed and ______________ society
- What the Chinese called themselves because they believed their culture was the center of the Earth
- Existed under the Han Dynasty because of peace
- Long era of conflict:_______________ States Period
- Built by Qin leader to protect China
- Military technology developed by the Chinese
- Name of Han Leader
- Wu Wei means
- Founder of Daoism
- Name of the first Chinese dynasty
- Trade routes between Asia and Europe
- Founder of Legalism
- Political philosophy used by the Han Dynasty
- Dynasty that used Legalism as its political philosophy
- The right to rule from the gods
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- Belief that one’s own race is the most important and that all aspects of its culture are superior to those of other groups
- Major desert found in China
- Filial Piety is the idea that people should _______________ their parents and elders
- Material used for artwork during the Han Dynasty
- Name of the major river that the early Chinese settled near
- Project built during the Sui Dynasty that connected North and South China
- Chinese civilization began in this geographic area, the North China ______________
- Legalists believe that punishments should be __________________.
- _______Exams to ensure the most qualified served in government
- Major Mountain Range in China
- Valuable textile made from wrigglers
- Qin leader had these idea-spreaders burned
- Name of the longest-lasting Chinese dynasty
- "The natural way of the Universe"
29 Clues: Wu Wei means • Founder of Daoism • Name of Han Leader • Founder of Legalism • Major desert found in China • Major Mountain Range in China • The right to rule from the gods • Name of the first Chinese dynasty • "The natural way of the Universe" • Built by Qin leader to protect China • Trade routes between Asia and Europe • Valuable textile made from wrigglers • ...
Ancient China Crossword 2022-05-09
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- one of the main jobs in Ancient china
- they were ruled by an _______
- _____
- Chinese ______ is a collection of cultural history
- the amount of religions in ancient china
- one of the religions
- what the government was based off of
- vast majority of Chinese families lived in small farming ____
- the people of ancient china were ____ farmers
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- ______ had no legal rights
- Confucianism and Taoism two of the three main ___
- the children spent most of their time working in _____
- the Chinese worshiped gods of ______
- the social group classes of Ancient China
- you had to ____ by the rulers laws
- one of ancient china's dynasties
- The Chinese economy was based on _____
17 Clues: _____ • one of the religions • ______ had no legal rights • they were ruled by an _______ • one of ancient china's dynasties • you had to ____ by the rulers laws • the Chinese worshiped gods of ______ • what the government was based off of • one of the main jobs in Ancient china • The Chinese economy was based on _____ • the amount of religions in ancient china • ...
East Asia (Ancient Dynasties) 2024-02-09
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- this river was Known as "China's Sorrow" due to deadly floods
- this was built to keep out northern invaders in China
- This famous trade route was established during the Han
- This system gave farmers free land in return for taxes paid in Tang China
- capital city of Tang Dynasty
- longest river in China
- this was the most important invention of the Shang Dynasty
- these statue warriors were buried in Qin Shi Hunagdi's tomb
- This idea was that Chinese rulers got their authority from god
- Dynasty that was considered a golden age in Chinese history
- _________ service exams Introduced to select government officials based on merit rather than birth.
- This philosophy used by the Qin believed that humans were naturally selfish and needed strict laws to keep them under control.
- What Shang people used to communicate with ancestors and deities
- dynasty that unified the three kingdoms of the Korean peninsula
- This religion spread during the Tang Dynasty
- Qin Shi Huangdi, the first Qin ________, was a brutal ruler who unified ancient China
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- Formed a natural barrier to the southwest, separating China from the Indian subcontinent.
- Period after the Zhou marked by intense warfare among states.
- Ancient China was __________ in early times due to China's physical geography.
- The Tang Dynasty is considered a ________ age of Chinese arts and culture.
- This dynasty began construction of the Great Wall.
- an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality.
- Longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history.
- This type of printing allowed mass production of books during the Tang
- Shang Dynasty was the first to use this metal
- the first Chinese Dynasty according to legend.
- this philosophy believed in yin and yang
- the circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine.
- This type of literature became popular during the Tang
- paper was invented during this chinese dynasty
- This dynasty Constructed the Grand Canal
31 Clues: longest river in China • capital city of Tang Dynasty • this philosophy believed in yin and yang • This dynasty Constructed the Grand Canal • Longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history. • This religion spread during the Tang Dynasty • Shang Dynasty was the first to use this metal • the first Chinese Dynasty according to legend. • ...
Beronnie 2014-05-08
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- a utensil used in Chinese cooking
- a person who tells stories
- a wide flat pasta sheet
- suey/ a Chinese dish in American Chinese cuisine
- a natural protein fiber
- a contribution to the government of ones earning
- a pair of equal length stick
- sim/ a Chinese stem dish
- a type of cattle with thick hide
- classical singing by female
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- is a fruit but is mistaken for a vegetable
- a public official who works in a court
- an act use by politician to choose someone in representing the party
- long thin Italian pasta
- a type of cheese
- relation between two numbers
- it`s a competitive sport
17 Clues: a type of cheese • long thin Italian pasta • a wide flat pasta sheet • a natural protein fiber • sim/ a Chinese stem dish • it`s a competitive sport • a person who tells stories • classical singing by female • a pair of equal length stick • relation between two numbers • a type of cattle with thick hide • a utensil used in Chinese cooking • a public official who works in a court • ...
Chinese Inventions 2013-10-21
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- A process for imprinting text/images on different backings like wood
- Something used to measure earthquakes
- Something that fuels our pens
- A weapon that fires arrows faster and harder (thats what she said) than bows
- Something made from trees
- A frozen and tasty dessert
- Something the ancient Chinese used to count with
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- A device that shows the time of day using the suns position
- What we use for larger numbers in our currency today
- A style of writing that is used by asian countries
- Something that uses magnetic force to work
- A fibre that can be woven into textiles
- Guns needed this to function(not sure if they still do)
- A type of ceramic that is very tough
- A seven shape-piece puzzle
15 Clues: Something made from trees • A seven shape-piece puzzle • A frozen and tasty dessert • Something that fuels our pens • A type of ceramic that is very tough • Something used to measure earthquakes • A fibre that can be woven into textiles • Something that uses magnetic force to work • Something the ancient Chinese used to count with • ...
Chinese autobiography 2014-11-25
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- I think Shelly is awesome!
- There are seven people in my family.
- I was born in 1997.
- I like Thai food.
- 安老師 is my Chinese teacher.
- My zodiac animal is the ox.
- I like bowling.
- I have studied Chinese for three years.
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- I have three older brothers and one younger sister.
- I am in high school.
- My last name is 歐.
- I am American.
- My birthday is August eleventh.
- This year I am seventeen.
- My name is 合福.
15 Clues: I am American. • My name is 合福. • I like bowling. • I like Thai food. • My last name is 歐. • I was born in 1997. • I am in high school. • This year I am seventeen. • I think Shelly is awesome! • 安老師 is my Chinese teacher. • My zodiac animal is the ox. • My birthday is August eleventh. • There are seven people in my family. • I have studied Chinese for three years. • ...
Chilling Chinese 2022-07-06
Confucianism Crossword 2024-11-22
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- Confucius is best remembered as a great __________.
- Chinese for teaching/religion.
- The religion/school of thought named after a Chinese philosopher.
- Although Confucius didn't talk about it, Mencius often talked about the Way to __________.
- The basis for Confucian self-cultivation, their set of texts to follow.
- The Chinese term for Confucianism.
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- People who study the fundamental questions about the world, existence, and human experience.
- Over time, the meaning of the word 'Heaven' becomes ___________.
- How many Confucian classics are there?
- The main founding father of Confucianism.
- People following Confucianism see him as a _________.
- Chinese for schools of thought/philosophy.
- The second founding father of Confucianism.
- The third founding father of Confucianism.
- Chinese term for a life of perfect harmony.
15 Clues: Chinese for teaching/religion. • The Chinese term for Confucianism. • How many Confucian classics are there? • The main founding father of Confucianism. • Chinese for schools of thought/philosophy. • The third founding father of Confucianism. • The second founding father of Confucianism. • Chinese term for a life of perfect harmony. • ...
China 2017-06-12
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- Created by the Zao, it was the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods. They used this Mandate to justify their overthrow of the Shang, and their subsequent rule.
- It is a highly populated nation in East Asia whose open and vast landscape includes grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. The iconic Great Wall runs east-west across this country's north.
- Principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900 for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese integrity.
- It translates to respect for elders
- This can refer to any of several teachings of philosophical thought in the Chinese tradition, including Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Buddhism and Mohism.
- In 1989, many young students crowded in the streets of bejing protesting the communist leaders and calling for their resignations. The Chinese authority started firing aimlessly into the crowds, causing foreigners to condemn the Chinese.
- It is evident that Buddhism has the widest influence in China. The other major religions are Taoism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity. Buddhism developed into three sections, namely the Han, Tibetan and Southern Buddhism.
- In October of 1911, a group of revolutionaries in southern China led a successful revolt opposing the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Republic of China and ending the imperial system.
- This is an important political theory in Chinese history. According to this theory, every single dynasty undergoes a culture cycle. A new ruler unites China and founds a new dynasty, and obtains the Mandate of Heaven
- He was a Chinese communist leader and founder of the People's Republic of China. He was responsible for the disastrous policies of the 'Great Leap Forward' and the 'Cultural Revolution'.
- It is a religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, that the spirits of deceased ancestors will look after the family, take an interest in the affairs of the world, and possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living.
- He was an ascetic sage, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He is believed to have lived and taught mostly in the eastern part of ancient India sometime between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE.
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- Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China that encompasses many fortifications and walls running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (c. 259-210 B.C.) in the third century B.C. to prevent from barbarians coming into the Chinese Empire.
- In 1900, The Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists made an uprising in North China to end the spread of western and Japanese influence. By the terms of the Boxer Protocol, which officially ended the rebellion in 1901, China agreed to pay more than $330 million in reparations.
- An idea in Confucian philosophy called Filial Piety. It is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.
- The CPC, founded in 1921, is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China (PRC). . The party grew quickly, and by 1949 thus lead to the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
- (In Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order.
- On October 1, 1949, Chinese leader Mao Zedong declared the creation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This ended a full-scale civil war between the country’s nationalist and communist parties, and turned the nation towards communism.
- Mao Zedong, the communist leader over China created this in order to reassert his authority over the Chinese government. He called upon the youth to rid of the “impure” elements of Chinese society.
- two armed conflicts that took place in China during the mid-19th century between the opposing forces of Western countries and of the Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1911 / 12. The conflicts marked the start of the era of unequal treaties and other inroads on Qing sovereignty
- In traditional Chinese culture, this is believed to be an active principle forming part of any living thing. It happens to be the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese martial arts.
- a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history
22 Clues: It translates to respect for elders • a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history • An idea in Confucian philosophy called Filial Piety. It is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. • ...
East Asia in the Medieval Period 2017-12-06
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- the warrior lords (daimyo) of Japan who rise in power by maintaining private militias of samurai
- both the Gupta and the Tang persecuted this faith as a "foreign import" in an era of revived nativism
- this technology when applied to weaponry changes the battlefields of the world forever
- the Mongols were an enormous force for _____ in the 13th century Medieval world of Asia and Europe
- this government philosophy became dominant in Chinese court during the Tang as Buddhism waned
- grandson of Genghis...conqueror of Song China
- native religion of Japan prior to the arrival of Buddhism from China
- the Japanese noble woman to write the first novel ever...Tale of Genji
- Japan adopted much from Chinese culture during the reign of the Chinese _____ Dynasty
- this Vietnamese sister dynamic-duo provided Vietnam with a nationalistic symbol of resistance to Chinese rule
- Chinese paper money invented during the Tang and Song periods to ease trade
- this Chinese Dynasty introduced foot binding, was militarily weak, and was conquered by the Mongols
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- 40,000 characters made this technology less effective in China in terms of mass literacy than it will be in Europe later
- period of relative stability and economic vibrancy as Mongols ruled China and Middle Eastern centers
- the process of adopting Chinese culture in Japan and other regions of Asia
- known also as "Timujin" or "Chinggis"...universal ruler of the initial Mongol Empire
- similar to Alexander the Great's empire, the Mongol world will splinter into _____, ruled individually by Mongol khans after the death of Genghis
- Venetian merchant that visited the court of the Great Khan...similar to Ibn Battuta in his travels
- the Mongols establish the _____ Dynasty after the decline of the Song
19 Clues: grandson of Genghis...conqueror of Song China • native religion of Japan prior to the arrival of Buddhism from China • the Mongols establish the _____ Dynasty after the decline of the Song • the Japanese noble woman to write the first novel ever...Tale of Genji • the process of adopting Chinese culture in Japan and other regions of Asia • ...
Bryan Loya 2021-03-01
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- a religion that started in India and spread into the east with help from the silk road
- not a religion but a social order
- a precious stone that was traded from China to Rome
- a famous explorer that spent 17 years in china
- invented by the Chinese in order to copy information down in an easier way
- was used by the Chinese to make fireworks
- invented by the Chinese in order to make travel easier and it assisted in the age of exploration
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- big and more powerful ponies that the Chinese discovered when they went to the west
- the first dynasty of china and it was responsible for starting the great wall of china
- Romans would use it to make bowls, plates, and cups the, Chinese would trade for it
- invaded and took over china but later got kicked out
- the Chinese invented it in order to make writing easier
- a go with the flow type philosophy
- the Chinese used these before they found horses in the west
14 Clues: not a religion but a social order • a go with the flow type philosophy • was used by the Chinese to make fireworks • a famous explorer that spent 17 years in china • a precious stone that was traded from China to Rome • invaded and took over china but later got kicked out • the Chinese invented it in order to make writing easier • ...
Ancient China 2022-05-13
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- red and____ are the colours and the Chinese flag.
- what culture is this.
- makes people feel better.
- development of Kung Fu started during the feudal_____ (221 BC - 1911)
- we are learning the history of...
- Head of house.
- they also ate a lot of_____
- Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from a wild____blew into his pot of boiling water.
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- On of the four great inventions from ancient china.
- Buddhists believe in a combination of Mahayana Buddhism and…
- they ate grains like rice, wheat, and millet. They also ate plenty of meat including pork, chicken, duck,..... pheasant, and dog.
- some of the traditional cultural values that influence the psyche of the Chinese people are harmony, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, and..... Garlic some the vegetables they ate were yams, soya beans, broad beans, and turnip as well as spring onions and________.
- is an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and...
- They ate a lot of____
- Traditional Chinese medicine
- on of the colours on the Chinese flag is____.
- The Last Emperor of China, Puyi, became___when he was only 3 years old.
- what did Emperor Shen Nung discover?
18 Clues: Head of house. • what culture is this. • They ate a lot of____ • makes people feel better. • they also ate a lot of_____ • Traditional Chinese medicine • we are learning the history of... • what did Emperor Shen Nung discover? • on of the colours on the Chinese flag is____. • red and____ are the colours and the Chinese flag. • On of the four great inventions from ancient china. • ...
FINAL 2025-03-26
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- means "a long time ago," "once upon a time," or "in the past" in Japanese.
- Used to describe something adorable, charming, or cute in Japanese.
- Korean word means "I love you" and is an informal way to express love, commonly used between close friends, family, and romantic partners.
- meaning "faithful" or "loyal" in Chinese.
- means noodles in Chinese.
- means "it's okay," "no problem," or "I'm okay" in korean.
- meaning "dumplings" in Chinese, refers to a type of Chinese dumpling.
- means "beautiful" in korean.
- Persian word which means "how are you?" or "how are you doing?".
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- means "wisdom" or "intelligence" in Chinese.
- It is a polite and standard greeting used in the evening when meeting someone in Japanese.
- Persian word which means "I am sorry".
- means "a long time ago," "once upon a time," or "in the past" in Japanese.
- Korean word which means "I'm hungry" or "I feel hungry" and is a polite way to express hunger.
- Persian word which means "home" or "house".
- which means "to like" or "to be fond of" in Chinese.
- Korean word means "friend", but it's often used to refer to close friends, especially those of the same age or social status.
- casual, used with friends and family which means "Thank you" in Japanese.
18 Clues: means noodles in Chinese. • means "beautiful" in korean. • Persian word which means "I am sorry". • meaning "faithful" or "loyal" in Chinese. • Persian word which means "home" or "house". • means "wisdom" or "intelligence" in Chinese. • which means "to like" or "to be fond of" in Chinese. • means "it's okay," "no problem," or "I'm okay" in korean. • ...
EDU2343 TOPIC 1.2 2025-08-14
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- Scholar who modernized Chinese education
- School established in Singapore in 1834
- Urban location of English schools made them ______ to rural Malays
- Subject taught in Pondok schools focusing on Islamic law
- Tamil schools were built by Indian workers without British ______
- Qur’anic school subject on Islamic ethics
- English-medium school in Penang (1816)
- Popular English school in Kuala Lumpur (1893)
- Malays educated in English schools became government ______
- Type of education focused on survival skills
- First Chinese school in Malaya (1816)
- British interest in Malaya’s tin and ______ resources
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- One goal of religious schools: build a ______ Muslim society
- Language used in Chinese-medium schools
- Common occupation for Tamil school graduates
- British policy that kept ethnic groups separate
- Religious school in Malacca (1917)
- Ethnic group that dominated commerce in towns
- Language used in Malay vernacular schools
- Religious schools owned by Tok Guru
20 Clues: Religious school in Malacca (1917) • Religious schools owned by Tok Guru • First Chinese school in Malaya (1816) • English-medium school in Penang (1816) • Language used in Chinese-medium schools • School established in Singapore in 1834 • Scholar who modernized Chinese education • Language used in Malay vernacular schools • Qur’anic school subject on Islamic ethics • ...
Ancient China 2022-05-13
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- red and____ are the colours and the Chinese flag.
- what culture is this.
- makes people feel better.
- development of Kung Fu started during the feudal_____ (221 BC - 1911)
- we are learning the history of...
- Head of house.
- they also ate a lot of_____
- Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from a wild____blew into his pot of boiling water.
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- On of the four great inventions from ancient china.
- Buddhists believe in a combination of Mahayana Buddhism and…
- they ate grains like rice, wheat, and millet. They also ate plenty of meat including pork, chicken, duck,..... pheasant, and dog.
- some of the traditional cultural values that influence the psyche of the Chinese people are harmony, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, and..... Garlic some the vegetables they ate were yams, soya beans, broad beans, and turnip as well as spring onions and________.
- is an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and...
- They ate a lot of____
- Traditional Chinese medicine
- on of the colours on the Chinese flag is____.
- The Last Emperor of China, Puyi, became___when he was only 3 years old.
- what did Emperor Shen Nung discover?
18 Clues: Head of house. • what culture is this. • They ate a lot of____ • makes people feel better. • they also ate a lot of_____ • Traditional Chinese medicine • we are learning the history of... • what did Emperor Shen Nung discover? • on of the colours on the Chinese flag is____. • red and____ are the colours and the Chinese flag. • On of the four great inventions from ancient china. • ...
China 2017-06-12
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- In October of 1911, a group of revolutionaries in southern China led a successful revolt opposing the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Republic of China and ending the imperial system.
- Principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900 for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese integrity.
- He was an ascetic sage, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He is believed to have lived and taught mostly in the eastern part of ancient India sometime between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE.
- This is an important political theory in Chinese history. According to this theory, every single dynasty undergoes a culture cycle. A new ruler unites China and founds a new dynasty, and obtains the Mandate of Heaven
- The CPC, founded in 1921, is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China (PRC). . The party grew quickly, and by 1949 thus lead to the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
- On October 1, 1949, Chinese leader Mao Zedong declared the creation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This ended a full-scale civil war between the country’s nationalist and communist parties, and turned the nation towards communism.
- It is a highly populated nation in East Asia whose open and vast landscape includes grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. The iconic Great Wall runs east-west across this country's north.
- It is a religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, that the spirits of deceased ancestors will look after the family, take an interest in the affairs of the world, and possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living.
- (In Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order.
- In 1900, The Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists made an uprising in North China to end the spread of western and Japanese influence. By the terms of the Boxer Protocol, which officially ended the rebellion in 1901, China agreed to pay more than $330 million in reparations.
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- An idea in Confucian philosophy called Filial Piety. It is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.
- It is evident that Buddhism has the widest influence in China. The other major religions are Taoism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity. Buddhism developed into three sections, namely the Han, Tibetan and Southern Buddhism.
- In 1989, many young students crowded in the streets of bejing protesting the communist leaders and calling for their resignations. The Chinese authority started firing aimlessly into the crowds, causing foreigners to condemn the Chinese.
- Created by the Zao, it was the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods. They used this Mandate to justify their overthrow of the Shang, and their subsequent rule.
- a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history
- This can refer to any of several teachings of philosophical thought in the Chinese tradition, including Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Buddhism and Mohism.
- Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China that encompasses many fortifications and walls running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (c. 259-210 B.C.) in the third century B.C. to prevent from barbarians coming into the Chinese Empire.
- two armed conflicts that took place in China during the mid-19th century between the opposing forces of Western countries and of the Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1911 / 12. The conflicts marked the start of the era of unequal treaties and other inroads on Qing sovereignty
- Mao Zedong, the communist leader over China created this in order to reassert his authority over the Chinese government. He called upon the youth to rid of the “impure” elements of Chinese society.
- He was a Chinese communist leader and founder of the People's Republic of China. He was responsible for the disastrous policies of the 'Great Leap Forward' and the 'Cultural Revolution'.
- It translates to respect for elders
- In traditional Chinese culture, this is believed to be an active principle forming part of any living thing. It happens to be the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese martial arts.
22 Clues: It translates to respect for elders • a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history • An idea in Confucian philosophy called Filial Piety. It is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. • ...
communication 2024-05-25
Chinese Civilization 2020-01-29
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- A philosophy developed by Lao Tzu in which he believed that people should follow the natural flow of the world so that peace and order can be achieved
- A canal that connected the Huang Ho and Yangtze rivers
- a norm in Sung Dynasty in which the feet of young women were bound by white cloth to prevent them from growing
- A period when scholars took an active role in the Chinese society because their works are applicable to all societies then and now
- A government system in which power is based on land ownership
- the name of the strict philosophy of Hsun Tzu
- A series of phases of the dynasties in China where the mandate of heaven is included
- He believed that man is naturally bad, therefore, he needs strict laws
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- It means 'first temperor'; he was an absolute ruler who imprisoned, tortured, and killed those who opposed his government
- The writing system of China
- The first empress to have ruled on her own merit replacing her husband
- A philosophy that centered on morality in government and the responsibilities of people to their family and to the society
- A kind of cloth that only nobles were able to afford
- The compiled teachings of Confucius
- believed that the people and rulers did not have reasons to live inappropriately because man is naturally good
15 Clues: The writing system of China • The compiled teachings of Confucius • the name of the strict philosophy of Hsun Tzu • A kind of cloth that only nobles were able to afford • A canal that connected the Huang Ho and Yangtze rivers • A government system in which power is based on land ownership • The first empress to have ruled on her own merit replacing her husband • ...
Chinese Crossword 2017-11-28
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- a guardian
- a learning space
- Something to entertain you
- Watch something
- A sport where you run and kick balls
- Something you have everyday
- To play something on the computer
- Its lit
- a older sibling
- a older sibling
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- younger sibling
- Where you live
- A form of public transport
- shoot hoops
- A person who cares for you
- a person in a classroom
16 Clues: Its lit • a guardian • shoot hoops • Where you live • younger sibling • Watch something • a older sibling • a older sibling • a learning space • a person in a classroom • Something to entertain you • A form of public transport • A person who cares for you • Something you have everyday • To play something on the computer • A sport where you run and kick balls
Chinese Architecture 2024-03-22
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- The house's main pillar is the most sacred one
- Houses built into the mountains made of sand and stone
- a word that represents the blank between heaven and earth
- these buildings are clustered together, and all are facing the north
- highest level of the civil buildings
- in the Hunan province is a building on stilts
- This is a style of house that has a courtyard in the middle
- made with wooden poles and easy to move around
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- a phrase for positive energy flow
- Grand mausoleums were built to honor
- this is a place built in the 15th century containing the imperial palace
- has an open concept for living spaces in the houses
- that functions as a house and defense fortress in southwest Fujian.
- built on the mountain top or nearby a river
- this is a traditional Chinese gateway with a memorial or decorative nature
15 Clues: a phrase for positive energy flow • Grand mausoleums were built to honor • highest level of the civil buildings • built on the mountain top or nearby a river • in the Hunan province is a building on stilts • The house's main pillar is the most sacred one • made with wooden poles and easy to move around • has an open concept for living spaces in the houses • ...
Chinese festival 2025-05-06
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- New Year The most important traditional festival in China, marking the start of the lunar calendar.
- Envelopes Gifts of money given in red packets during Chinese New Year and other celebrations.
- A North American holiday expressing gratitude, traditionally celebrated with a turkey dinner.
- Mountains A traditional activity during the Double Ninth Festival.
- Eve The night before Christmas Day, often marked by family gatherings and festive meals.
- A round pastry filled with sweet paste, symbolizing reunion during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, often involving eggs and bunnies.
- food eaten during Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth.
- Boat Festival A holiday featuring boat races and sticky rice dumplings to honor the poet Qu Yuan.
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- A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, often associated with gift-giving.
- Boat Racing A traditional water sport held during the Dragon Boat Festival.
- Festival A day for visiting graves and honoring ancestors by cleaning tombs and offering food.
- Loud explosives used during Chinese festivals to scare away evil spirits.
- Sweeping A ritual of cleaning graves and paying respect during the Qingming Festival.
- Ninth Festival A day to respect the elderly, often involving hiking and enjoying chrysanthemum flowers.
- Festival Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month with glowing decorations and riddles.
- Festival A celebration of the full moon and family reunion, often marked by eating mooncakes.
17 Clues: food eaten during Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth. • Mountains A traditional activity during the Double Ninth Festival. • Loud explosives used during Chinese festivals to scare away evil spirits. • Boat Racing A traditional water sport held during the Dragon Boat Festival. • ...
Ancient china-Kai 2018-05-07
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- Chinese navigators started using this to know where they were going
- the Chinese system first used this to represent objects and ideas.
- The Chinese don't have this because they don't use letters
- Zhu Yuanzhang founded this
- The Chinese use and make this type of pottery
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- These people invaded china in twelve eleven
- The Chinese carried out not only silk but other things on this path
- What did the Chinese make out of trees that they can write on
- This allowed grain from fertile river valleys to be carried more easily to the cities.
- The Yongle emperor ordered a huge palace complex built called
- The Yongle emperor is famous for rebuilding the Yuan capital, which he renamed?
- This helped protect the Chinese from invaders
- For most of China’s history since the Shang takeover, the country was ruled by this
13 Clues: Zhu Yuanzhang founded this • These people invaded china in twelve eleven • This helped protect the Chinese from invaders • The Chinese use and make this type of pottery • The Chinese don't have this because they don't use letters • What did the Chinese make out of trees that they can write on • The Yongle emperor ordered a huge palace complex built called • ...
CROSSWORD PUZZLE ON ASIAN ART 2022-05-27
30 Clues: ASIA • YUAN • LAOS • JAPAN • INDIA • KOREA • VISUAL • TEMPLE • REGION • MUSEUM • DAOISM • CHINESE • HISTORY • CULTURE • ARTISTS • VIETNAM • HINDUISM • BUDDHIST • MALAYSIA • PAINTING • CAMBODIA • INDONESIA • POLITICAL • INFLUENCE • TRADITION • RELIGIOUS • PHILIPPINES • CALLIGRAPHY • CONFUCIANISM • PHILOSOPHICAL
Theme 4 V 1 2016-11-22
27 Clues: teuer • jemand • Kostüm • Kirche • Flagge • folgen • feiern • Ostern • Zeichen • kreativ • geboren • Italien • Türkisch • farbenfroh • italienisch • Weihnachten • Feier, Fest • Französisch • früh, zeitig • Briefumschlag • Fest, Festival • Russe /russisch • (Verkaufs)stand • köstlich, lecker • Chinese /chinesisch • bezaubernd, charmant • schmücken, dekorieren
The Great Dictators (Past and Present) 2024-02-16
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- north-korean(present)
- german(past)
- belarusian(present)
- cuban(past)
- italian(past)
- libyan(past)
- russian(present)
- ugandan(past)
- burkinabe(present)
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- malian(present)
- spanish(past)
- chinese(past)
- cambodian(past)
- japanese(past)
- chinese(present)
- singaporean(past)
- zimbabwean(past)
- iraqi(past)
- nigerien(present)
- russian(past)
20 Clues: cuban(past) • iraqi(past) • german(past) • libyan(past) • spanish(past) • chinese(past) • italian(past) • russian(past) • ugandan(past) • japanese(past) • malian(present) • cambodian(past) • chinese(present) • zimbabwean(past) • russian(present) • singaporean(past) • nigerien(present) • burkinabe(present) • belarusian(present) • north-korean(present)
Lesson 4: Chinese Exploration Crossword 2024-02-09
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- The Chinese used these vehicles on their voyages and for trade.
- They invaded and caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
- This Emperor created the Imperial City and moved the capital to Beijing
- The Portuguese tried to convert the Chinese to this religion.
- This is where the Europeans built their trading post.
- This is where the emperor and his family lived, and only top officials were able to enter this place.
- This Dynasty was established in 1699, after the ming dynasty stopped.
- He is the leader of the Chinese exploration voyages.
- These types of missionaries tried to convert China to Christianity.
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- This teaching tells people they should place loyalty to society instead of their personal desires.
- This is where there is a large area of palaces and government buildings
- The dynasty that Zhu Yuanzhang founded.
- The Chinese explored this region of Asia while they were on their voyages.
- The Chinese considered the Europeans these.
- These people wanted the Chinese to convert to Christianity.
- The farmers were heavily taxed by the Ming dynasty, so they decided to do this.
16 Clues: The dynasty that Zhu Yuanzhang founded. • The Chinese considered the Europeans these. • He is the leader of the Chinese exploration voyages. • They invaded and caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty. • This is where the Europeans built their trading post. • These people wanted the Chinese to convert to Christianity. • ...
Chinese Civilization 2020-10-03
10 Clues: Chinese kingdom • A type of metal • Chinese writing • Chinese football • Chinese invention • Chinese calculator • Another word for king • Statues made from clay • First emperor of China • A type of Chinese cloth
Lunar Year 2022-01-17
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- Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on
- Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac
- Gift for children in a red packet
- Set alight to scared away bad spirits and welcoming the new year
- Chinese new year is also known as _ festival
- Utensils for mixing process by everyone at the table
- Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar
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- Displayed as decorations
- What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year?
- Lucky fruit that represents family reunion for Chinese New Year
- The mythical monster that is afraid of red colour and loud noises
- Celebrated in January or February
- Colour that drives away bad luck
13 Clues: Displayed as decorations • Colour that drives away bad luck • Gift for children in a red packet • Celebrated in January or February • Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac • Chinese new year is also known as _ festival • Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on • Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar • Utensils for mixing process by everyone at the table • ...
The twelve signs in Chinese Astrology 2019-03-15
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- The Dog (狗) is eleventh of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dog is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 戌. The character 狗, also refers to the actual animal while 戌, also refers to the zodiac animal.
- The Rooster (simplified Chinese: 鸡; traditional Chinese: 雞/鷄) is the tenth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rooster is represented by the Earthly Branch symbol 酉.The name is translated into English as Chicken which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
- The Pig (豬) is the twelfth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in Chinese zodiac, in relation to the Chinese calendar and system of horology, and paralleling the system of ten Heavenly Stems and twelve Earthly Branches.In the continuous sexagenary cycle of sixty years, every twelfth year corresponds to hai, 亥 (the twelfth of the twelve Earthly Branches); this re-recurring twelfth year is commonly called the Year of the Pig (豬年).
- The Monkey (猴) is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals The Year of the Monkey is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 申.
- The Tiger (寅) is the third of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Tiger is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 寅.
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- The Horse (⾺) is the seventh of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. There is a long tradition of the Horse in Chinese mythology. Certain characteristics of the Horse nature are supposed to be typical of or to be associated with either a year of the Horse and its events, or in regard to the personality of someone born in such a year. Horse aspects can also enter by other chronomantic factors or measures, such as hourly.
- The Dragon (simplified Chinese: 龙; traditional Chinese: 龍) is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dragon is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 辰, pronounced chen.It has been proposed by one academic researcher that the Earthly Branch character may have been associated with scorpions; it may have symbolized the star Antares.
- The Goat (Chinese: 羊; pinyin: yáng, sometimes also translated Sheep or Ram) is the eighth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. This zodiacal sign is often referred to as the "Ram" or "Sheep" sign, since the Chinese word yáng is more accurately translated as Caprinae, a taxonomic subfamily that includes both goats and sheep, but contrasts with other animal subfamily types such as Bovinae, Antilopinae, and other taxonomic considerations which may be encountered in the case of the larger family of Bovidae in Chinese mythology, which also includes the Ox (zodiac). The Year of the Goat is associated with the 8th Earthly Branch symbol, 未 (wèi).
- The Rabbit (卯) is the fourth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 卯.
- The Snake (蛇) is the sixth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Snake is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 巳.
- The Ox (牛) is the second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Ox is denoted by the Earthly Branch symbol 丑. The name is translated into English as Cow.
- The Rat (子) is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rat is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 子.
12 Clues: The Monkey (猴) is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals The Year of the Monkey is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 申. • The Rat (子) is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rat is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 子. • ...
Lunar Year 2022-01-17
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- Lucky fruit that represents family reunion for Chinese New Year
- Colour that drives away bad luck
- The mythical monster that is afraid of red colour and loud noises
- Celebrated in January or February
- Displayed as decorations
- Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar
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- What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year?
- Gift for children in a red packet
- Chinese new year is also known as _ festival
- Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on
- Set alight to scared away bad spirits and welcoming the new year
- Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac
- Utensils for mixing process by everyone at the table
13 Clues: Displayed as decorations • Colour that drives away bad luck • Gift for children in a red packet • Celebrated in January or February • Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac • Chinese new year is also known as _ festival • Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on • Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar • Utensils for mixing process by everyone at the table • ...
Lunar Year 2022-01-17
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- Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on
- Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac
- Gift for children in a red packet
- Set alight to scared away bad spirits and welcoming the new year
- Chinese new year is also known as _ festival
- Utensils for mixing process by everyone at the table
- Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar
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- Displayed as decorations
- What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year?
- Lucky fruit that represents family reunion for Chinese New Year
- The mythical monster that is afraid of red colour and loud noises
- Celebrated in January or February
- Colour that drives away bad luck
13 Clues: Displayed as decorations • Colour that drives away bad luck • Gift for children in a red packet • Celebrated in January or February • Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac • Chinese new year is also known as _ festival • Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on • Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar • Utensils for mixing process by everyone at the table • ...
China Philosophes 2022-04-12
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- the douist way of ruling
- A chinese religion based on law
- douisum
- another way to spell douisum
- when confucianism began
- the legalist way of ruling
- cofushisum
- the person who made ligalisum
- legalisum
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- A chinese religion based on relationships
- legalist rulers want this
- this is what legalists think of people
- when douisum began
- number of recorded descendants of confucius
- A chinese religion based on balance
- opposites in douisum
- confucius's first job
17 Clues: douisum • legalisum • cofushisum • when douisum began • opposites in douisum • confucius's first job • when confucianism began • the douist way of ruling • legalist rulers want this • the legalist way of ruling • another way to spell douisum • the person who made ligalisum • A chinese religion based on law • A chinese religion based on balance • this is what legalists think of people • ...
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2023-01-27
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- Season in which Chinese New Year takes place.
- The New Year ends with the ______ festival which is on the 15th day.
- Chinese Zodiac animal.
- Number of days in the Chinese New Year Celebration.
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- Number of animals in the Chinese calendar.
- What children receive in red envelopes if they have been good.
- Animal for the year 2023 in the Chinese calendar.
- Animal traditionally represented in the Chinese New Year's parade.
- Type of calendar that Chinese New Year is based on.
- Chinese New Year is known as the ______ Festival.
- Color that is believed to drive away bad luck.
11 Clues: Chinese Zodiac animal. • Number of animals in the Chinese calendar. • Season in which Chinese New Year takes place. • Color that is believed to drive away bad luck. • Animal for the year 2023 in the Chinese calendar. • Chinese New Year is known as the ______ Festival. • Type of calendar that Chinese New Year is based on. • ...
Myself 2020-09-05
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- my crush's Chinese name
- my citizenship
- my Chinese horoscope
- district I lived during kindergarten years
- my current age
- my sexual orientation
- the district I live in
- my Chinese name
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- an instrument I play
- my idol
- my university program
- my biggest fear
- province where my mom from
- my native language
- my horoscope
15 Clues: my idol • my horoscope • my citizenship • my current age • my biggest fear • my Chinese name • my native language • an instrument I play • my Chinese horoscope • my university program • my sexual orientation • the district I live in • my crush's Chinese name • province where my mom from • district I lived during kindergarten years
Ancient Chinese Warfare 2022-05-16
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- _______ used the rapid drying method as burial traditions.
- Whose burial ritual includes praying
- Qin Shi _____
- Bodies were put in ________ before being placed in the tomb.
- _______ were put in tombs alongside the objects that people would require in the afterlife.
- Buddhists are very __________
- How were Mummies buried
- Who ruled the dynasties in the Ancient Chinese Warfare
- Where was Qin Shi Huang buried
- Sometimes bodies are buried with _________ for memory.
- Shi Huang was _______ in China's most sumptuous tomb complex
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- Where are people usually buried in the Modern day
- In Ancient chine, tombs were made_________.
- Ancient Chinese people believed in _________
- ancient Chinese ___________
- What were used to travel to enemies
- The Art of ________
- A lot of advanced ________ was used in the ancient Chinese Warfare
18 Clues: Qin Shi _____ • The Art of ________ • How were Mummies buried • ancient Chinese ___________ • Buddhists are very __________ • Where was Qin Shi Huang buried • What were used to travel to enemies • Whose burial ritual includes praying • In Ancient chine, tombs were made_________. • Ancient Chinese people believed in _________ • Where are people usually buried in the Modern day • ...
Ancient Chinese Warfare 2022-05-16
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- _______ used the rapid drying method as burial traditions.
- Whose burial ritual includes praying
- Qin Shi _____
- Bodies were put in ________ before being placed in the tomb.
- _______ were put in tombs alongside the objects that people would require in the afterlife.
- Buddhists are very __________
- How were Mummies buried
- Who ruled the dynasties in the Ancient Chinese Warfare
- Where was Qin Shi Huang buried
- Sometimes bodies are buried with _________ for memory.
- Shi Huang was _______ in China's most sumptuous tomb complex
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- Where are people usually buried in the Modern day
- In Ancient chine, tombs were made_________.
- Ancient Chinese people believed in _________
- ancient Chinese ___________
- What were used to travel to enemies
- The Art of ________
- A lot of advanced ________ was used in the ancient Chinese Warfare
18 Clues: Qin Shi _____ • The Art of ________ • How were Mummies buried • ancient Chinese ___________ • Buddhists are very __________ • Where was Qin Shi Huang buried • What were used to travel to enemies • Whose burial ritual includes praying • In Ancient chine, tombs were made_________. • Ancient Chinese people believed in _________ • Where are people usually buried in the Modern day • ...
Ancient China 2025-02-12
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- Moral standards
- the Chinese belief that people were bad by nature
- 500s to 400s BC Chinese Philosopher
- trade network
- A prediction by a wise person
- a Chinese practice of relaxation using needles
- The spread of ideas, goods, and technology
- a barrier made of walls across china's northern frontier
- a device that measure the strength of an earthquake.
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- a philosophy based on the ideas of Confucius's ideas
- 259-210 BC Ruler of China
- a farmer with a small farm
- 551-479 BC Chinese Philosopher
- a soft light and highly valued fabric
- a device that uses the sun to tell the time
- A person of high rank who still owed loyalty to his king
- A hard gemstone
- a philosophy that developed in China
18 Clues: trade network • Moral standards • A hard gemstone • 259-210 BC Ruler of China • a farmer with a small farm • A prediction by a wise person • 551-479 BC Chinese Philosopher • 500s to 400s BC Chinese Philosopher • a philosophy that developed in China • a soft light and highly valued fabric • The spread of ideas, goods, and technology • a device that uses the sun to tell the time • ...
Ancient China 2025-02-12
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- Chinese practice
- Ruler of china
- Chinese philosopher
- a hard gemstone
- A network of trade routes
- Chinese beliefs
- a device that uses position of shadows
- a farmer with a small farm
- a device that measures the strength
- soft,light,and highly fabric
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- moral values
- a barrier
- the ideas of Confucius
- the spread of ideas
- a person of high rank
- philosophy developed in china
- a prediction by a wise person
17 Clues: a barrier • moral values • Ruler of china • a hard gemstone • Chinese beliefs • Chinese practice • Chinese philosopher • the spread of ideas • a person of high rank • the ideas of Confucius • A network of trade routes • a farmer with a small farm • soft,light,and highly fabric • philosophy developed in china • a prediction by a wise person • a device that measures the strength • ...
test 2024-02-04
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- How many things attached to my key chain are from you (in chinese)?
- What is the most expensive clothing brand I have ever bought from (no spaces)?
- What color shirt did you wear two nights ago?
- What country is my family from?
- What is my favorite Indian food?
- What day is my birthday (in chinese no spaces)?
- How many times have we been to galveston together (in chinese)?
- How many days before my birthday was my promposal (in chinese)?
- What activity did we meet through?
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- Where did we go on National Girlfriend Day (no spaces)?
- What is my favorite chinese word? Hint: we made it
- What month was our first kiss?
- How many sides are on a cube (in chinese)?
- What song did I play during my promposa (no spaces)?
14 Clues: What month was our first kiss? • What country is my family from? • What is my favorite Indian food? • What activity did we meet through? • How many sides are on a cube (in chinese)? • What color shirt did you wear two nights ago? • What day is my birthday (in chinese no spaces)? • What is my favorite chinese word? Hint: we made it • ...
Chinese Cinderella 2013-04-10
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- the duckling adeline recieved
- adeline travelled to this country
- what type of book is Chinese Cinderella?
- someone that adeline looks up to
- the place where adeline goes to boarding school
- the school adeline went to in Kindergarten
- how adeline feels about her family
- the main character and the author of the book
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- someon in adelines family who adeline had soon lost trust in
- the language adeline had to learn at her boarding school
- adeline recieved this special job at school
- adeline met a new friend called............
- adeline was smart in this subject
- the person that is nastiest to Adeline
- big sister celebrated this special day with whom she loved
15 Clues: the duckling adeline recieved • someone that adeline looks up to • adeline travelled to this country • adeline was smart in this subject • how adeline feels about her family • the person that is nastiest to Adeline • what type of book is Chinese Cinderella? • the school adeline went to in Kindergarten • adeline recieved this special job at school • ...
Chinese Inventions 2021-02-24
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- First made from hemp, now it is processed from trees
- ancient medicine, just don't be scared of needles
- was once a primary military weapon
- some people prefer this to coffee
- Stay dry in the rain storm
- need this to pay for items
- used to be on a wood block, now we need ink
- primitive calculating device
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- dangerous, find it in a bullet
- these take some practice to eat with
- ceramic material made by heating clay type materials, used for a number of things today
- a sauce for your rice
- Light up the sky, especially on holidays
- hypoallergenic material, dates back to 3630BC China
- which direction are you going
15 Clues: a sauce for your rice • Stay dry in the rain storm • need this to pay for items • primitive calculating device • which direction are you going • dangerous, find it in a bullet • some people prefer this to coffee • was once a primary military weapon • these take some practice to eat with • Light up the sky, especially on holidays • used to be on a wood block, now we need ink • ...
Chinese crossword2 2021-03-22
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- част от армия (човек)
- таксиметров ......
- картонче с инф. за компания/хора
- предмет в у-ще, който е мразен от повечето ученици
- корато паднеш в кална локва ти си ...
- място изпълнено с книги
- място, в кото готвиш и се храниш
- понякога когато си болен вдигаш ...
- когато се записваме в приложно у-ще(например)там има различни ...
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- от много кашляне гърлото ти може да се ...
- мчсто в у-ще, в което се провеждат тренировки
- документ, който се пътува
- най-добрият приятел на човека
- нещо, пред което стоим постоянно
- смесван на химични вещества
15 Clues: таксиметров ...... • част от армия (човек) • място изпълнено с книги • документ, който се пътува • смесван на химични вещества • най-добрият приятел на човека • картонче с инф. за компания/хора • нещо, пред което стоим постоянно • място, в кото готвиш и се храниш • понякога когато си болен вдигаш ... • корато паднеш в кална локва ти си ... • ...
Chilling Chinese 2022-07-06
Chinese Dynasties 2023-05-23
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- Type of Music
- Defeated the Great Qing (There were three of them)
- Economic Advance
- A period of time were China was at war fighting other Chinese states
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- The last Dynasty
- Conquered China (Foreigners)
- Created Crossbows
- Controlled China until the civil war
- Right After Mongol Empire
- Modern Day China
- Unified China after the period of Disunion
- Unified China after the Warring States Period
- Created the Clock
- Invented Isolationism
- First Dynasty
15 Clues: Type of Music • First Dynasty • The last Dynasty • Modern Day China • Economic Advance • Created Crossbows • Created the Clock • Invented Isolationism • Right After Mongol Empire • Conquered China (Foreigners) • Controlled China until the civil war • Unified China after the period of Disunion • Unified China after the Warring States Period • ...
Chinese Bridge 2025-10-21
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- unit of length
- people who visit the bridge
- hold up the suspension bridge
- deep areas between mountains
- nickname for the canyon
- glass-walled place to eat
- province in China
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- type of bridge
- jumping activity offered
- river the bridge crosses
- high natural landforms in Guizhou
- what workers did for three years
- what the bridge makes faster
- devices used for safety testing
- used to reach the café
15 Clues: type of bridge • unit of length • province in China • used to reach the café • nickname for the canyon • jumping activity offered • river the bridge crosses • glass-walled place to eat • people who visit the bridge • what the bridge makes faster • deep areas between mountains • hold up the suspension bridge • devices used for safety testing • what workers did for three years • ...
Ancient China Unit Puzzle 2020-04-18
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- government given permission to rule by God
- 3,389 mile fortification across the northern border of China
- two opposing forces in the universe
- the spread of goods and ideas
- harsh laws and strict punishments
- Chinese philosopher who emphasized morality, correct behavior, and justice.
- standardized coins used to trade across China
- the first dynasty in China
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- called the "wooden ox" invention to carry loads
- trade network connecting China and far east
- produced by silkworms and woven into fabric
- Evidence of first Chinese writing by oracles
- respect shown by children to their parents
- Chinese culture values this the most
- the natural way of the universe
- traditional Chinese medicine using needles
- the origin of the name of the country of China
- restricting information, news, or ideas
18 Clues: the first dynasty in China • the spread of goods and ideas • the natural way of the universe • harsh laws and strict punishments • two opposing forces in the universe • Chinese culture values this the most • restricting information, news, or ideas • government given permission to rule by God • respect shown by children to their parents • ...
Chinese New Year 2022-01-06
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- The third animal that arrived to pay his respects
- Number of Chinese Zodiacs
- Chinese New Year is based on this kind of calendar
- the activity to be done before Chinese New Year
- use this utensil to eat Chinese Food
- color that is said to prevent bad luck
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- Fruit given to symbolize luck and prosperity
- Lucky Charms to frighten the Nan Monster
- He named the years after the Chinese Zodiacs
- Chinese Red Packets given to children
- the number of days Chinese New Year is celebrated
11 Clues: Number of Chinese Zodiacs • use this utensil to eat Chinese Food • Chinese Red Packets given to children • color that is said to prevent bad luck • Lucky Charms to frighten the Nan Monster • Fruit given to symbolize luck and prosperity • He named the years after the Chinese Zodiacs • the activity to be done before Chinese New Year • ...
Pwe China 2024-05-20
12 Clues: Forbidden... • Terracotta .... • .... Boat Festival • in the Chinese soup • a Chinese invention • famous Chinese food • the currency in China • The Great ... of China • The capital city of China • a bear that lives in China • a shape on the Chinese flag • the continent that China is on
Holiday Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-17
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- number of days for Diwali
- Hanukkah and Diwali are both festivals of___
- pagan holiday from which many Christmas traditions originate
- story commonly told during Diwali
- liquid used for lamps in Jewish & Hindu festivals of light
- Kwanzaa is traditionally celebrated by ___-Americans
- Catholic saint known for leaving gifts
- Earthen lamps symbolize good over evil during Diwali
- Money given during Hanukkah, often made of chocolate
- Potato pancake eaten during Hanukkah
- Holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan
- Type of tree used for Christmas decor
- three or four weeks leading up to Christmas
- number of nights for Hanukkah
- Colorful explosions used to celebrate many holidays
- Principle of Kwanzaa meaning Purpose
- Kwanzaa is a celebration of ___, relating to ancestry
- Arabic term to describe fasting
- Swahili word for "gift"
- reindeer unlike the others
- holy book revealed to the prophet during Ramadan
- Rama is the human incarnation of ___
- “A great miracle happened there”, spinning top
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- Principle of Kwanzaa meaning Self Determination
- eaten for good luck on Chinese New Year, rice cake
- expensive resin used for healing, given to baby Jesus
- baubles used to decorate Christmas trees
- Principle of Kwanzaa meaning Unity
- Chinese Zodiac animal 2023
- first night of Ramadan is marked by a ___ moon
- Jewish patriots who lead a religious revolt
- Red envelope gifts during Chinese New Year
- ninth month of Hebrew calendar
- number of days and principles of Kwanzaa
- Chinese New Year tradition to rid the home of last year’s bad luck
- Palestinian town in which Jesus was born
- Hanukkah song about spinning top
- mythical creature seen in Chinese New Year parade
- people you are close to & spend time with during holidays
- Kwanzaa candelabra
- Hanukkah candelabra
- unlucky number in Chinese rhymes with the word for "death"
- Principle of Kwanzaa meaning Faith
- If eaten on Chinese New Year, this food is said to bring poverty
44 Clues: Kwanzaa candelabra • Hanukkah candelabra • Swahili word for "gift" • number of days for Diwali • Chinese Zodiac animal 2023 • reindeer unlike the others • number of nights for Hanukkah • ninth month of Hebrew calendar • Arabic term to describe fasting • Hanukkah song about spinning top • story commonly told during Diwali • Principle of Kwanzaa meaning Unity • ...
The Twenty Most Important Chinese Inventions 2023-04-10
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- First invented by Chinese Taoist alchemists about 1000 A.D. when they tried to find a potion to gain human immortality.
- The world’s first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing, a Buddhist monk in 725 A.D. It was powered by moving________.
- No more random, hand-planting, this kind of drill helped farmers-- 2200 years before Westerners did--to place plants into soil at a uniform depth. Farmers’ job became easier; more crops grown.
- In the Song Dynasty (960-1279) gunpowder was stuffed into a tube, attached to an arrow, and launched by a bow. Thus was born what?
- What is another word for the banknotes--invented by the Chinese as early as the 7th century--to make it easier for merchants to redeem large amounts of cash? "Money ELECTRIFIED the world."
- It is the world’s most popular beverage. According to old Chinese legend, it was first discovered by Shennong, Chinese Father of Agriculture, around 2,737 BC.
- It is said that a Chinese carpenter and inventor was inspired to create this device when he saw children sheltering from the rain under lotus leaves.
- Two thousand years ago a Chinese scientist named Cai Lun perfected the making of this all-important material for writing on.
- This metal, mastered by the ancient Chinese by 1700 B.C., was used to make weapons, tools and ritual vessels with inscriptions to ancestors and decorative patterns.
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- Though later used in guns and cannon, the Chinese used gunpowder in what?
- Bamboo, silk, and paper were used to make this sky-flying object, in order to mimic the shape and flight of birds.
- This ancient healing art, which uses thin needles inserted into the body at precise meridian points, is described in the book “The Classic of Internal Medicine of the Yellow Emperor.”
- This material, invented in China about 6,000 years ago is made from the cocoon of a worm. It was an important trade product on the Road named for it.
- It is said that seismographic of invention Zhang Heng (78-140 AD) in 132 AD could detect one of these one thousand kilometers away.
- Dishes made from this lustrous material--invented by the Chinese-- are crafted in a process that heats kaolin clay to high temperatures with a coating of glaze.
- A liquid we call “spirits” was first invented 9,000 years ago in China. It was used as an offering to the gods and to the ancestors.
- This navigational device invented by the Chinese around the time of Jesus helped ships find their way. Lodestone is magnetic.
- This device used coarse horse hairs attached to bone or bamboo to improve oral hygiene.
- Printing using this kind of type was first invented by Bi Sheng. He made Chinese characters formed from clay. What kind of type or “letters?”?
19 Clues: Though later used in guns and cannon, the Chinese used gunpowder in what? • This device used coarse horse hairs attached to bone or bamboo to improve oral hygiene. • Bamboo, silk, and paper were used to make this sky-flying object, in order to mimic the shape and flight of birds. • ...
Pinyin and Greetings Review 2013-11-01
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- I love you
- the Chinese word for snake (a zodiac year).
- What's your name?
- video games
- Mr. Mulhern's first name.
- The number before one
- ninhao
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- Happy Halloween!
- Excuse me
- Mr. Stribling's favorite gummy bear.
- Capital of China
- what's your hobby?
- Greatest Chinese teacher ever!
- Mark's last name
- In Chinese it's a hobby called 'pao3bu2'.
15 Clues: ninhao • Excuse me • I love you • video games • Happy Halloween! • Capital of China • Mark's last name • What's your name? • what's your hobby? • The number before one • Mr. Mulhern's first name. • Greatest Chinese teacher ever! • Mr. Stribling's favorite gummy bear. • In Chinese it's a hobby called 'pao3bu2'. • the Chinese word for snake (a zodiac year).
Double Entendres 2025-09-06
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- Cream drummer and common spice
- A journal and a piece of wood
- Childs toy and to flipflop
- A fish and a large musical instrument
- A unit of music and a Chinese Dynasty
- A currency and a Chinese Dynasty
- To imprison and to work for free
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- Part of a knife and a Chinese dynasty
- Basketball player and a Chinese Dynasty
- Homer's epic and a Honda
- Name of a space ruffian and a Chinese Dynasty
- Multiple wood choppers and multiple graph lines
- Airplane operator and a Honda
13 Clues: Homer's epic and a Honda • Childs toy and to flipflop • A journal and a piece of wood • Airplane operator and a Honda • Cream drummer and common spice • A currency and a Chinese Dynasty • To imprison and to work for free • Part of a knife and a Chinese dynasty • A fish and a large musical instrument • A unit of music and a Chinese Dynasty • ...
Chinese Indentureship 2025-03-18
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- The major factor driving planter importation of Chinese labour
- One of the main provinces that the Chinese emigrated from
- Social challenge faced by the Chinese immigrants
- Typical duration of Chinese contract
- Type of business that the Chinese immigrants dominated in the post indentureship period
- Chinese association in Jamaica that has facilitated resistance to religious conversion and unjust laws.
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- Christian denomination which many of the Chinese converted to
- These Chinese people were banned from immigrating for indentureship
- Caribbean country that imported the most Chinese labourers
- Historian that analyses Chinese Indentureship in the BWI
10 Clues: Typical duration of Chinese contract • Social challenge faced by the Chinese immigrants • Historian that analyses Chinese Indentureship in the BWI • One of the main provinces that the Chinese emigrated from • Caribbean country that imported the most Chinese labourers • Christian denomination which many of the Chinese converted to • ...
5-2: Life in Ancient China 2021-02-28
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- In Chinese families, did the men or the women manage the family money?
- Flat areas, like a series of deep steps, cut into a mountain.
- Chinese philosophy that promotes a peaceful society.
- The three main social classes of ancient China were landowning aristocrats, peasant farmers, and _______.
- The belief that children had to respect their parents and older relatives.
- Belief that all men with a talent for governing should take part in government.
- This ancient calculator was used by the Chinese to solve math problems.
- Belief that government needed to issue harsh laws and stiff punishments to force people to do their duty.
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- Peasants planted and cultivated ________ plants in large flooded fields.
- Daoists believe that people should give up ________.
- Ancient China's first great thinker and teacher.
- The basic building block of Chinese society.
- Chinese philosopher who believed that all humans were natually evil.
- China's aristocrats owned large ________ in early China.
- Chinese teacher who founded Daoism.
15 Clues: Chinese teacher who founded Daoism. • The basic building block of Chinese society. • Ancient China's first great thinker and teacher. • Daoists believe that people should give up ________. • Chinese philosophy that promotes a peaceful society. • China's aristocrats owned large ________ in early China. • Flat areas, like a series of deep steps, cut into a mountain. • ...
Lunar Year 2022-01-17
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- The mythical monster that is afraid of red color and loud noises
- Lucky fruit that represents family reunion for Chinese New Year
- Celebrated in January or February
- Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac
- Color that drives away bad luck
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- Set alight to scared away bad spirits and welcoming the new year
- Gift for children in a red packet
- Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on
- Displayed as decorations
- What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year?
- Chinese new year is also known as _ festival
- Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar
12 Clues: Displayed as decorations • Color that drives away bad luck • Gift for children in a red packet • Celebrated in January or February • Number of animals in the Chinese Zodiac • Chinese new year is also known as _ festival • Type of calendar Chinese New Year is based on • Animal for the year 2022 in the Chinese Calendar • What must you clean to be ready for Chinese New Year? • ...
Chinese Animals 2017-03-01
Chinese Inventions 2013-10-21
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- Guns needed this to function(not sure if they still do)
- What we use for larger numbers in our currency today
- Something the ancient Chinese used to count with
- Something used to measure earthquakes
- A device that shows the time of day using the suns position
- A seven shape-piece puzzle
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- Something made from trees
- A type of ceramic that is very tough
- A style of writing that is used by asian countries
- Something that uses magnetic force to work
- A weapon that fires arrows faster and harder (thats what she said) than bows
- A frozen and tasty dessert
- A process for imprinting text/images on different backings like wood
- Something that fuels our pens
- A fibre that can be woven into textiles
15 Clues: Something made from trees • A frozen and tasty dessert • A seven shape-piece puzzle • Something that fuels our pens • A type of ceramic that is very tough • Something used to measure earthquakes • A fibre that can be woven into textiles • Something that uses magnetic force to work • Something the ancient Chinese used to count with • ...
CHINESE GOVERNMENT 2024-01-18
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- : Distribution among house seats based on population
- Congress reviews executive branch and its operations
- Congress can charge officials of wrong doing
- members of congress who represent a particular area
- Prevent congress from policies and refuse to fund things
- describes the design of the legislative branch - congress
- : of representatives Makes and passes laws
- Allows each branch of gov to keep each other in balance and prevent power
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- People drawn together in support of an action or voice
- Role of senate to confirm appointments for Presidential nominations for executive branch
- use authority to cancel, reject or intervene
- Takes care of presidential appointments
- : provided bicameral legislation
- congress derives its power from the people
- having two branches in legislature
15 Clues: : provided bicameral legislation • having two branches in legislature • Takes care of presidential appointments • congress derives its power from the people • use authority to cancel, reject or intervene • Congress can charge officials of wrong doing • members of congress who represent a particular area • : Distribution among house seats based on population • ...
Anicent Chinese 2023-12-18
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- The oldest and longest defense project, started by the Ming Dynasty.
- Ancient ____________ history.
- Temple of ____________, oldest temple in Beijing and place where emperors would worship.
- The capital of Eastern Han Dynasty.
- The route that Zhang Qian created for Emperor Wu.
- The earliest ruling dynasty of China to be established.
- A historic place in Beijing, China.
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- What product was made from pounding together ingredients like bamboo, hemp, bark and others then spreading flat to dry?
- The Song Dynasty reinvented the ___________, made from gunpowder attached to an arrow that was launched from a bow.
- Used in warfare to propel arrows and for fireworks.
- China gets its name from this dynasty and it was the first official empire in its history.
- Dynasty that expanded China’s maritime trade to export silk and porcelain wares.
- The capital of China.
- Navigational instrument that shows directions.
- The ____________ Army, guarded Qin Shi Huang’s tomb.
15 Clues: The capital of China. • Ancient ____________ history. • The capital of Eastern Han Dynasty. • A historic place in Beijing, China. • Navigational instrument that shows directions. • The route that Zhang Qian created for Emperor Wu. • Used in warfare to propel arrows and for fireworks. • The ____________ Army, guarded Qin Shi Huang’s tomb. • ...
Learn Chinese 2025-06-29
CHINA 2014-12-11
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- van de hemel keizer krijgt mandaat van God(en)
- keizerlijke bestuurders
- Leider van de KMT
- we halen het Westen in !!
- strakke hierarchie
- 40.000 mensen samenwerkend in landbouw/industrie
- Chinese opstandelingen (1900)
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- heroische tocht olv Mao om uit handen te blijven van de KMT
- het maakt niet uit of een kat wit of zwart is,.....
- laatste Chinese keizer
- persoonsverheerlijking Mao
- officiele benaming van China
- verdrag nav verlies tegen Japan (1895)
- speciale gezant aan Chinese hof
- keizerin-weduwe
- communistische partij
- Nederlandse communist (1883-1942)
- strijd tussen Engeland en China
- oprichter Kwo Min Tang
- Keizerlijke dynastie, vanaf 1644
20 Clues: keizerin-weduwe • Leider van de KMT • strakke hierarchie • communistische partij • laatste Chinese keizer • oprichter Kwo Min Tang • keizerlijke bestuurders • we halen het Westen in !! • persoonsverheerlijking Mao • officiele benaming van China • Chinese opstandelingen (1900) • speciale gezant aan Chinese hof • strijd tussen Engeland en China • Keizerlijke dynastie, vanaf 1644 • ...
Chinese Food and Medicine 2021-03-17
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- Chinese medicine revolves around the belief that everything is -----
- Chinese agriculture feeds about ----- of the world's population
- ----- is associated with cold
- a huge problem in the Chinese fishing industry
- what is known as "the first food to taste in china"
- where rice is primarily grown
- foods are consumed as close to ----- as possible
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- a form of medicine that involves the intricate placement of needles in the body
- only about ----- percent of Chinese land can be used for cultivation
- chinese farming involves both flat and ----- cultivation
- a dish that involves flat pieces of dough wrapped around a filling
- ----- is used to relieve digestive issues
- a name for the exterior of the body
- stir-fried noodles that often contain meat or vegetables
- what is the name of the fundamental entitity of essence?
- a cooking method that originates in china that involves cooking meats in vegetables in stock at the dinner table
16 Clues: ----- is associated with cold • where rice is primarily grown • a name for the exterior of the body • ----- is used to relieve digestive issues • a huge problem in the Chinese fishing industry • foods are consumed as close to ----- as possible • what is known as "the first food to taste in china" • chinese farming involves both flat and ----- cultivation • ...
Chapter 24 Section 5 2021-01-15
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- policy favoring open trade relations between China and other countries
- peasant revolt in China
- right to live under own laws and tried in own courts
- Massive flooding, population explosion and _____ _____ by the rich led to the decline in Qing dynasty.
- payment for losses in a war
- Early 1900s they introduced a constitutional ______ .
- Chinese rulers placed strict limits on foreign ______ .
- _____uprising was the anti-foreign movement in China
- when a country imports more than they export
- Chinese addiction caused a disruption in the economy, leading to the _____ _____ .
- Third principle of the people was _______ security for all Chinese.
- first principle of the people to free China from foreign domination
- Anger grew towards missionaries who threatened traditional Chinese _______ .
- emperor who modernized the civil service exams, streamlined government and encouraged new industries
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- second principle of the people for representative government
- passionate spokesman for Chinese republic
- war between China and Japan where Japan gained Taiwan
- Japan joined Western imperialists in competition for a global ______ .
- Mining, shipping, railroads, banking and exports of cash crops were all signs of _______ expansion.
- when a country exports more than they import
- island Britain gained with the treaty of Nanjing
- the difference between how much a country imports and how much it exports
- The British traded ______ grown in India for Chinese tea.
23 Clues: peasant revolt in China • payment for losses in a war • passionate spokesman for Chinese republic • when a country exports more than they import • when a country imports more than they export • island Britain gained with the treaty of Nanjing • right to live under own laws and tried in own courts • _____uprising was the anti-foreign movement in China • ...
Chapter 24 Section 5 2021-01-27
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- policy favoring open trade relations between China and other countries
- peasant revolt in China
- right to live under own laws and tried in own courts
- Massive flooding, population explosion and _____ _____ by the rich led to the decline in Qing dynasty.
- payment for losses in a war
- Early 1900s they introduced a constitutional ______ .
- Chinese rulers placed strict limits on foreign ______ .
- _____ uprising was the anti-foreign movement in China
- when a when a country imports more than they export
- Chinese addiction caused a disruption in the economy, leading to the _____ _____ .
- Third principle of the people was _______ security for all Chinese.
- first principle of the people to free China from foreign domination
- Anger grew towards missionaries who threatened traditional Chinese _______ .
- emperor who modernized the civil service exams, streamlined government and encouraged new industries
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- second principle of the people for representative government
- passionate spokesman for Chinese republic
- war between China and Japan where Japan gained Taiwan
- Japan joined Western imperialists in competition for a global ______ .
- Mining, shipping, railroads, banking and exports of cash crops were signs of _______ expansion.
- when a country exports more than they import
- island Britain gained with the treaty of Nanjing
- the difference between how much a country imports and how much it exports
- The British traded ______ grown in India for Chinese tea.
23 Clues: peasant revolt in China • payment for losses in a war • passionate spokesman for Chinese republic • when a country exports more than they import • island Britain gained with the treaty of Nanjing • when a when a country imports more than they export • right to live under own laws and tried in own courts • war between China and Japan where Japan gained Taiwan • ...
Ancient China 2025-01-22
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- Philosopher who believed in the importance of relationships expecially towards one's elders
- Longest-lasting dynasty in China's history
- Government made up of a small group of people from the highest class of society
- Under the feudal system, lords were given sections of land called ___ to rule over
- China's civil war was known as the period of the '____ States'
- First dynasty in China for which we have archaeological evidence
- This type of silt gives the Yellow River its name
- The Dao means 'the ____'
- Chinese civilization started along this river
- During the Shang dynasty artisans made objects cast from this metal
- Territory ruled by China's first emperor; gave China its name
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- These bones led to the discovery of a very old form of Chinese writing
- Chinese kings were expected to have the mandate of __
- Philosopher who created a philosophy based on the Dao
- All three Chinese philosophies believed people had lost these
- Chinese philosophy that used strict laws and harsh punishments to
- The Yellow River is nicknamed 'China's ___'
- This weapon became commonly used during the Zhou dynasty
- In Ancient China, the ______ class was directly underneath the king, royal family, and nobles
- Symbol of Daoism that represents opposites moving in harmony
20 Clues: The Dao means 'the ____' • Longest-lasting dynasty in China's history • The Yellow River is nicknamed 'China's ___' • Chinese civilization started along this river • This type of silt gives the Yellow River its name • Chinese kings were expected to have the mandate of __ • Philosopher who created a philosophy based on the Dao • ...
Racial Harmony Day 2023-05-16
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- month of Racial Harmony Day
- Chinese New Year Sweet Rice Cake
- this festival commemorates the legend of the goddess Parvati offering her son, Murugan a vel so he could vanquish the asura Surapadman and his brothers
- Chinese goddess of the Moon
- worn by males during Hari Raya
- traditional Indian attire
- a traditional food that symbolises forgiveness and blessings
- a popular traditional game using stones
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- worn by females during Chinese New Year
- an Indian snack
- the month of deepavali
- a popular traditional Indian game using marbles
- _____ years ago, Racial Harmony Day was launched by MOE
- sweet eaten during Christmas
- raya raya money
- one of the 4 main languages in Singapore
- lucky number in Chinese
- one of the 4 main languages in Singapore
18 Clues: an Indian snack • raya raya money • the month of deepavali • lucky number in Chinese • traditional Indian attire • month of Racial Harmony Day • Chinese goddess of the Moon • sweet eaten during Christmas • worn by males during Hari Raya • Chinese New Year Sweet Rice Cake • worn by females during Chinese New Year • a popular traditional game using stones • ...
Golden Age of India and China 2024-12-04
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- the first empire of classical India
- a cloudy film in the eye; the Mauryan invented a way to do surgery on it
- the second empire of classical India
- a test on Confucianism that ancient Chinese took to get government jobs
- a Chinese philosophy that believes in strict relationships
- a network of trade routes that connected China and Europe
- a large landmass connected to a continent
- the permission of Heaven that the Chinese believe let emperors rule
- a ruling family that passes power to their children
- a classical Chinese invention that showed the way north
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- the large wall built by the Qin Emperor to stop invasions in China
- a philosophy that said all people are evil, and they need strict punishments
- a Chinese philosophy that says people should find balance
- the number representing nothing, invented by the Gupta
- a time period when a civilization makes great achievements in culture, science, and technology
- the Mauryan emperor who spread Buddhism
- a mixture that can explode or be used to make rockets
- the religion started by Siddhartha Gautama, that promoted meditation and peace
18 Clues: the first empire of classical India • the second empire of classical India • the Mauryan emperor who spread Buddhism • a large landmass connected to a continent • a ruling family that passes power to their children • a mixture that can explode or be used to make rockets • the number representing nothing, invented by the Gupta • ...
Early 20th c. Chinese History 2025-04-24
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- Acronym for the Communist Party in China
- On October 1st, 1949, Mao declares the founding of this state
- City where the Long March finished and the CCP set up its base
- Nationalists retreat to this location following loss against CCP
- Chinese name of the Nationalist Party
- The first of these joint ventures attacked the warlords
- Delegate to founding session of CCP who would become the party leader
- Warlord who declared himself emperor of China
- Founder of Guomindang
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- Replaces Sun as leader of the Nationalists
- Name for fashionable dress combining Chinese and Western traits
- Acronym for the Chinese state established in Taiwan
- The 6,000 mile trek when the CCP fled the GMD
- The Second United Front targeted this enemy
- Final Chinese dynasty
- Date when students protested in response to Japan's acquisitions
- Journal associated with the New Culture Movement
- City where the CCP was founded
- City where student protests began
19 Clues: Final Chinese dynasty • Founder of Guomindang • City where the CCP was founded • City where student protests began • Chinese name of the Nationalist Party • Acronym for the Communist Party in China • Replaces Sun as leader of the Nationalists • The Second United Front targeted this enemy • The 6,000 mile trek when the CCP fled the GMD • ...
Rome and China 2023-09-20
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- This Han emperor established an imperial academy for training officials for bureaucratic positions based off Confucianism (give answer without the dynasty name)
- Name of wealthy class men in Rome
- The male head of a Roman household
- The three-worded political ideology that was used by Chinese emperors to legitimize their rule
- The Romans granted ___ as their way of assimilation. They gave it to people for their service or their adoption of Roman culture
- Values such as rule of law, rights of citizens, good moral behavior were later idealized as "the way of the ___" in Rome
- In the Roman Republic, executive authority was exercised by two ___
- Name given to poorer class of Rome
- The Chinese had ___ the non-Chinese people. They culturally and linguistically became Chinese through intermarriage
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- The name given to the era of imperial Rome's greatest geographical extent and political authority
- the Chinese were able to re-establish and find unity more easily than the Romans because the Romans had vast ethnic and linguistic ___
- The first emperor of Rome (another name given to him is Caesar Augustus)
- First emperor to unify China (given answer without the dynasty name)
- The ___ groups infiltrated and ultimately caused the end of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.
- The foreign religion that China had absorbed, which was introduced by Central Asian traders
- This ancient structure was built by the Chinese in order to defend against the Xiongnu and other nomadic people of the north of China
- The ___ dynasty followed the Qin dynasty
- Both the Chinese and the Romans had introduced harmful impacts on the ___, such as deforestation, soil erosion, and lead pollution
- In years after the Common Era, Roman women in the ___ classes gained more freedom of property and marriage
- The political philosophy used by Qin Shihuangdi, which advocated clear rules and harsh punishments to enforce authority
- The Romans saw their expansion as simply ___ against potential threats
21 Clues: Name of wealthy class men in Rome • The male head of a Roman household • Name given to poorer class of Rome • The ___ dynasty followed the Qin dynasty • In the Roman Republic, executive authority was exercised by two ___ • First emperor to unify China (given answer without the dynasty name) • The Romans saw their expansion as simply ___ against potential threats • ...
This is about Ancient china 😎 2022-06-29
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- flat thin pieces of rock
- the greatest artistic achievement
- still up now and was used to keep out rabbits
- it was in vented in china
- The 3rd largest country in the world
- how many main dynastys were there
- religion the Chinese believed in
- the Chinese created it to tell you were you go
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- he created the first flame thrower
- he created china
- Chinese philosopher
- a Chinese language
- only woman to rule china
- they began building the Great Wall of china
- it was first discovered in china
15 Clues: he created china • a Chinese language • Chinese philosopher • flat thin pieces of rock • only woman to rule china • it was in vented in china • it was first discovered in china • religion the Chinese believed in • the greatest artistic achievement • how many main dynastys were there • he created the first flame thrower • The 3rd largest country in the world • ...
Chinese - Introducing Yourself (3) 2025-10-21
15 Clues: what • name • hello • China • goodbye • surname • not bad • Chinese • English, • Australia • Australian • good morning • good afternoon • Chinese people • hello (respectful)
China 2024-11-20
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- Chinese for "Literature" or "Culture", descriptive of the Chinese writing system, one of the great unifiers of China.
- "Li" in Chinese. Includes ancestor worship, and various ceremonies like songs and prayers, and is about inner feeling more than outward display.
- Consolidation that expanded Chinese territory and trade, via the Silk Road, and established the Confucian system of government.
- Chinese for "family household" and characteristic of the most important element of socialization.
- Most important philosopher in Chinese history, arguing for benevolent and righteous behavior in a time of great upheaval. His idea was to lead by moral example.
- Invented under the Han Consolidation, giving China both military advantage and fireworks.
- Chinese word for scholars, valued highest in social hierarchy.
- conscripted 300,000 people to build this under the Qin unification, with a fatal late-to-work policy. 2,150-2,600 miles long.
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- Characterized by a cycle beginning in 2100 BCE and ending in 1911. A type of rule that typified Chinese political leadership and centralization.
- Short lived but powerful rule over China as one empire, resulting in the Great Wall and other advancements.
- Chinese word for "farmers", a class valued above merchants, contrast to many Western societies.
- Thought plus expression, a quality of most Chinese written characters.
- Feudalism Dynasty from 1122-256 BCE. Separated into Western and Eastern Dynasties, from 1046-771 BCE and 771-256 BCE, respectively. The Mandate of Heaven was used by this Dynasty's first emperor as justification to overthrow the Shang Dynasty.
- Dynasty from 2200-1766 BCE. During it Huangdi became known as the Yellow Emperor, and stories of Pan Gu (creator of the universe), Xia Yu (founder of the dynasty) and the great flood are associated.
- Dynasty from 1766-1122 BCE. During this dynasty advancements including urbanism, social stratification, bronze metallurgy, chariots, and calligraphy came about.
- a non-Confucian way of thinking, founded by Laozi and Zhuangzi, and known as "The Way". The Yin-Yang is a key component in this way of thinking, alongside the Eight Immortals which are signs of prosperity and longevity.
- "The greatest route in the history of mankind", used primarily from 300 BC to AD 100. Formed the first bridge between the East and the West, inspiring exchange of dialogue, art, religion, ideas, and technology between nations like China, India, Persia, and Rome.
17 Clues: Chinese word for scholars, valued highest in social hierarchy. • Thought plus expression, a quality of most Chinese written characters. • Invented under the Han Consolidation, giving China both military advantage and fireworks. • Chinese word for "farmers", a class valued above merchants, contrast to many Western societies. • ...
Chinese New Year Crossword 2024-10-23
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- The color of the iconic lanterns of Chinese New Year
- People who are honored during the Chinese New Year
- How many days people usually celebrate Chinese New Year
- the largest of the twelve zodiac spirits
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- How many Chinese Zodiacs there are
- A food that is common amongst family dinners celebrating Chinese New Year
- The Chinese zodiac for the year 2025
- The earliest month Chinese New Year can begin in
- The month Chinese New Year ends in
- What the Chinese Lunar Calendar is based off of
10 Clues: How many Chinese Zodiacs there are • The month Chinese New Year ends in • The Chinese zodiac for the year 2025 • the largest of the twelve zodiac spirits • What the Chinese Lunar Calendar is based off of • The earliest month Chinese New Year can begin in • People who are honored during the Chinese New Year • The color of the iconic lanterns of Chinese New Year • ...
So you think you can dance 2021-03-16
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- The English translation of the Chinese name I use
- The university where I taught
- The sport we played when we visited Feng's school
- Why I agreed to military training
- City where I was stuck on my last flight out
- The Abba song in the Culture Week finale (two words)
- Event that rocked China in 2008
- Gift my parents gave the Six-Pack
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- A good luck color
- Food Keiz and I were looking for
- Name of my character in first Culture Week
- The name given to me by my Chinese teacher
- Chinese word for foreigner
- US amount students wanted to charge others for my photo
- "_______, man, gun"
- Chinese "cheers"
- Heather and I rate shocking events on the "Half past _____" scale
- _______ Temple, home of Chinse kung-fu
- The hidden store Pat and I found in the Forbidden City
19 Clues: Chinese "cheers" • A good luck color • "_______, man, gun" • Chinese word for foreigner • The university where I taught • Event that rocked China in 2008 • Food Keiz and I were looking for • Why I agreed to military training • Gift my parents gave the Six-Pack • _______ Temple, home of Chinse kung-fu • Name of my character in first Culture Week • ...
China review Wells 2023-03-01
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- chinese had to do this to find more land for cropgrowing.
- shang kings received their power and wisdom from.
- according to Confucius parents owed their children this.
- this animal was used to plow the land of chinese farmers.
- confucius believed everyone needed a sense of_____.
- farmers used this insect to protect their citrus trees.
- Chinese viewed Qin as a______leader.
- the most popular job in anciet china was this.
- shang farmers used this material to make clothing.
- Confucius was china's first great.
- confucius believed all people need a sense of______
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- this happened when the Zhou dynasty weakened.
- Shang kings asked these people to govern their territories.
- the Zhou dynasty ruled for________years.
- the basic building block of chinese society is ______.
- a crop grown in China.
- Qin appointed these government officials called.
- Laozi based his rule on this idea.
- Qin based his rule on this idea.
- in China rich landowners are also called_____.
20 Clues: a crop grown in China. • Qin based his rule on this idea. • Laozi based his rule on this idea. • Confucius was china's first great. • Chinese viewed Qin as a______leader. • the Zhou dynasty ruled for________years. • this happened when the Zhou dynasty weakened. • in China rich landowners are also called_____. • the most popular job in anciet china was this. • ...
Ancient China 2017-10-01
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- the ______ Dynasty was the peak of the slavery trade among the three ancient Chinese dynasties
- the earliest Chinese community to have made pottery
- the majority of early Chinese communities did this for food
- established the Xia Dynasty
- the __________ Age last from the 21st century BC to the 5th century BC
- the last of the 17 Emperors of the Xia Dynasty
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- the Chinese community found to have lived along the Yellow River
- most Chinese clans during the Paleolithic and Neolithic were ___________
- the main contributions to Chinese culture during the Zhou Dynasty was
- King who ruled well because he lowered taxes
- one of the five great emperors in ancient times.
- the Zhou Dynasty is divided into _______ periods
- the Dynasty where China began creating states
13 Clues: established the Xia Dynasty • King who ruled well because he lowered taxes • the Dynasty where China began creating states • the last of the 17 Emperors of the Xia Dynasty • one of the five great emperors in ancient times. • the Zhou Dynasty is divided into _______ periods • the earliest Chinese community to have made pottery • ...
Module 10 Lesson 3 2022-11-19
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- First emperor of the Ming Dynasty, drove Mongols out of China, Korea, and Manchuria.
- Native people of Manchuria, ruled China during the Qing Dynasty.
- A ritual that involved kneeling in front of the emperor and touching one's head to the ground 9 times.
- An island country located in East Asia
- A chinese dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644.
- Japanese general who served under Oda and succeeded in controlling much of Japan.
- The art of beautiful writing; many Chinese artists developed their own style of this. With this art form the painting of Chinese characters attains great beauty.
- A dynasty of shoguns who ruled unified Japan from 1603 to 1867.
- A Jesuit who led the first Christian missionary to Japan.
- The title of the military dictators of Japan.
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- The form of buddhism that had the greatest impact on Japan's culture.
- When Yonglo made Beijing the Chinese capital, he ordered for construction of a great palace complex to symbolize his power and might.
- A great piece of traditional Chinese fiction that was written in early modern China by Cao Zhan
- A chinese writer who lived during the Qing Dynasty.
- Last Chinese dynasty that ruled from 1649 to 1912.
- A type of Japanese drama in which music, dance, and mime are used to display stories.
- A Japanese feudal lord who commanded a private army of samurai.
- Ambitious Japanese warrior-chieftain who tried to, unsuccessfully, unify Japan under harsh rule in 1568.
- Chinese emperor of the Qing Dynasty 1661 to 1722.His reign consisted of internal peace.
- In 1793, he delivered a letter from King George III to Qianlong. The Letter asked for better trade arrangements, including Chinese acceptance of British Goods. But when he delivered it he didn't kowtow, and Qianlong denied Britain's request.
- A Japanese form of poetry that consists of 3 unrhymed lines of 5,7,and 5 syllables.
- Third emperor of the Ming Dynasty who ordered reconstruction of Beijing and made it the new capital.
- Admiral,diplomat,and explorer during the Ming Dynasty. His chinese fleet visited 30+ countries.
- Built during the Qin Dynasty,but was rebuilt and extended during the Ming Dynasty.
- Cannons had a huge impact on warfare and life in Japan; to defeat this problem the daimyo had to build forcefield castles, like this one, to withstand cannonballs.
- A peninsular region in East Asia, which since 1945 has been divided into 2 regions.
- A woman trained to assist women in childbirth;what many women in China did due to being forced remain scheduled in their homes.
- Dramas that the samurai attended, were based on tragic themes.
- The emperor who was reigning the Qing Dynasty when the Dutch were masters of the Indian Ocean trade.
- A country located in East Asia, the world's most populous country.
30 Clues: An island country located in East Asia • The title of the military dictators of Japan. • A chinese dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644. • Last Chinese dynasty that ruled from 1649 to 1912. • A chinese writer who lived during the Qing Dynasty. • A Jesuit who led the first Christian missionary to Japan. • Dramas that the samurai attended, were based on tragic themes. • ...
This is about Ancient china 😎 2022-06-29
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- flat thin pieces of rock
- the greatest artistic achievement
- still up now and was used to keep out rabbits
- it was in vented in china
- The 3rd largest country in the world
- how many main dynastys were there
- religion the Chinese believed in
- the Chinese created it to tell you were you go
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- he created the first flame thrower
- he created china
- Chinese philosopher
- a Chinese language
- only woman to rule china
- they began building the Great Wall of china
- it was first discovered in china
15 Clues: he created china • a Chinese language • Chinese philosopher • flat thin pieces of rock • only woman to rule china • it was in vented in china • it was first discovered in china • religion the Chinese believed in • the greatest artistic achievement • how many main dynastys were there • he created the first flame thrower • The 3rd largest country in the world • ...
Hokushin Ron 2021-08-24
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- Chinese Nationalist Party
- Russian org. to spread Communism
- Faction staging 1936 coup
- Chinese Communist Party
- City where kidnapped Chiang was taken
- Northern, Army expansion policy
- The Zhang that kidnapped Chiang
- The Zhang that was assassinated
- communist army color
- Puppet state in Inner Mongolia
- Chinese capital taken in 1937
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- Chinese Nationalist Party
- Chiang's new capital
- Bridge where the 2nd S-J war broke out
- Puppet state in Manchuria
- Southern, Navy expansion policy
- 1939 Soviet-Japanese conflict
- Truce accepting Japan taking Manchuria
18 Clues: Chiang's new capital • communist army color • Chinese Communist Party • Chinese Nationalist Party • Chinese Nationalist Party • Puppet state in Manchuria • Faction staging 1936 coup • 1939 Soviet-Japanese conflict • Chinese capital taken in 1937 • Puppet state in Inner Mongolia • Southern, Navy expansion policy • Northern, Army expansion policy • The Zhang that kidnapped Chiang • ...
AAPI Crossword 2023-04-25
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- Disney's Polynesian Princess
- Dragon in Disney's Mulan
- Chinese Actor Jackie ____
- Most prominent fruit product in Lebanon
- Sweet _____ Cane Juice
- Chinese _______ Cookie
- Safest country in the world
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- Netflix Series Squid ____
- India's Taj _____
- Great Wall of _____
- Netflix's Crazy Rich ______
- Chinese _____ New Year
- Japan's ______ Blossom Trees
- 76 letters in this language
14 Clues: India's Taj _____ • Great Wall of _____ • Chinese _____ New Year • Sweet _____ Cane Juice • Chinese _______ Cookie • Dragon in Disney's Mulan • Netflix Series Squid ____ • Chinese Actor Jackie ____ • Netflix's Crazy Rich ______ • 76 letters in this language • Safest country in the world • Disney's Polynesian Princess • Japan's ______ Blossom Trees • ...
Ancient China 2023-02-08
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- the responsibility children haveto respect, obey, and care for their parents
- a Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin to treat disease or relieve pain
- having title or possession by reason of birth
- a group of people at a similar culture, economic, or educational level
- Chinese system of beliefs that describes the way a king must rule
- a person who belongs to the highest class of society
- a farmer who works land owned by someone else
- a Chinese philosophy focused on obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature
- something that is used as money
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- government work
- a symbol in a writing system based on picture
- a symbol in a writing system that represents a thing or idea
- a group of non-elected officials
- a family member who is no longer living
- a Chinese philosophy based on the importance of laws
- an official who made sure that government workers did their jobs
- a system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius; duty is central idea
- belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods
- a leader who has his own army
19 Clues: government work • a leader who has his own army • something that is used as money • a group of non-elected officials • a family member who is no longer living • a symbol in a writing system based on picture • having title or possession by reason of birth • a farmer who works land owned by someone else • a Chinese philosophy based on the importance of laws • ...
Ancient China Crossword 2024-04-18
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- A good that Chinese made.
- a road made of silk used to exchange culture and goods.
- The main purpose of a compass.
- One of the most known Chinese monuments.
- Chinese social structure
- The first known Chinese dynasty.
- Philosophical and spiritual believe that
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- The last chinese dynasty
- Turned yellow.
- Philosophical and Ethical believe based on the teaches of cofucius.
- religion that believes in many gods.
- The second main river of China.
12 Clues: Turned yellow. • The last chinese dynasty • Chinese social structure • A good that Chinese made. • The main purpose of a compass. • The second main river of China. • The first known Chinese dynasty. • religion that believes in many gods. • One of the most known Chinese monuments. • Philosophical and spiritual believe that • ...
Lunar New Year Crossword 2025-02-03
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- This festival marks the end of the New Year celebration.
- These are a common gift exchanged during the new year.
- It is believed that the most ___________ in the world are set off at midnight on New Year's Day.
- A special type of rice cake that symbolizes success.
- How many days does the Lunar New Year celebration last?
- What is the zodiac animal for the year 2025?
- Around this many people around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year.
- You cannot wear these colors during the Lunar New Year because they're associated with mourning and bad luck.
- This zodiac animal is believed to be the luckiest.
- The luckiest color in Chinese culture, it is thought to help scare away monsters and bad luck.
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- How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac?
- This zodiac animal is thought to be energetic and adventurous?
- The rabbit is said to live on the _______ in Chinese mythology
- The name for the year in the Chinese zodiac that matches the the ear a person was born.
- This zodiac animal is thought to be smart and curious.
- The Lunar New year causes the largest human ______ in the world, because it's tradition for families to spend it together.
- The Chinese New Year is also know as this.
- This fruit is a traditional food during Chinese New Year believed to bring good fortune.
- What was the zodiac animal for the year 2022?
- This dance is meant to expel evil spirits and attract good luck for the coming year.
20 Clues: The Chinese New Year is also know as this. • How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac? • What is the zodiac animal for the year 2025? • What was the zodiac animal for the year 2022? • This zodiac animal is believed to be the luckiest. • A special type of rice cake that symbolizes success. • This zodiac animal is thought to be smart and curious. • ...
Ancient China 2017-10-01
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- the ______ Dynasty was the peak of the slavery trade among the three ancient Chinese dynasties
- the earliest Chinese community to have made pottery
- the majority of early Chinese communities did this for food
- established the Xia Dynasty
- the __________ Age last from the 21st century BC to the 5th century BC
- the last of the 17 Emperors of the Xia Dynasty
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- the Chinese community found to have lived along the Yellow River
- most Chinese clans during the Paleolithic and Neolithic were ___________
- the main contributions to Chinese culture during the Zhou Dynasty was
- King who ruled well because he lowered taxes
- one of the five great emperors in ancient times.
- the Zhou Dynasty is divided into _______ periods
- the Dynasty where China began creating states
13 Clues: established the Xia Dynasty • King who ruled well because he lowered taxes • the Dynasty where China began creating states • the last of the 17 Emperors of the Xia Dynasty • one of the five great emperors in ancient times. • the Zhou Dynasty is divided into _______ periods • the earliest Chinese community to have made pottery • ...
Ancient China Crossword 2019-07-01
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- A person that someone is descended from
- What is the approximate number of terracotta warriors in the famous Terracotta Army
- Ancient Chinese network of trade
- One of China's most famous monuments
- Inserting needles into certain parts of the body to reduce pain
- The name of China's biggest river
- This holds back the water of a river or sea
- Military ruler of a small state
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- This job occupied most of Ancient China's population
- The name of the belief that Laozi created
- Most important Chinese scholar
- Hard gem prized in Ancient China
- The belief that the right to rule was decided by the gods
- At the bottom of the Ancient Chinese Hierarchy
- Fabric that was considered valuable in Ancient China
- Traditional Chinese tea
- Foreign philosophy stressed charity towards others
- The word for a generation of emperors who rule for years to come
- Most respected person in all of Ancient China
- The age of the last emperor when he was crowned
20 Clues: Traditional Chinese tea • Most important Chinese scholar • Military ruler of a small state • Hard gem prized in Ancient China • Ancient Chinese network of trade • The name of China's biggest river • One of China's most famous monuments • A person that someone is descended from • The name of the belief that Laozi created • This holds back the water of a river or sea • ...
Boxer Rebellion 2013-05-11
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- Britain's most prized import from China
- Capital city of China
- Small embassies of foreign powers in the Chinese capital
- Chinese called this form of transport the "iron centipede"
- The Chinese Emperor lived in the ... City
- Manchu rulers of China from 1644 to 1911
- The Boxers were the 'Righteous and ... Fists'
- A widow who holds a title from her deceased husband
- Boxers believed they were invulnerable to these
- A ruling family
- Narcotic that the British introduced to China
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- German ambassador murdered during the Rebellion, Klemens von ....
- Former concubine, and effective ruler of China from 1881
- Became a British colony from 1842
- Europeans who tried to spread Christianity in China
- This country defeated China in war in 1894-95
- British minister in China, Sir Claude ....
- Major rebellion faced by Chinese rulers 1850-64
- Leader of the first relief expedition from Tianjin, Edward ....
- One of the two main rivers of China
20 Clues: A ruling family • Capital city of China • Became a British colony from 1842 • One of the two main rivers of China • Britain's most prized import from China • Manchu rulers of China from 1644 to 1911 • The Chinese Emperor lived in the ... City • British minister in China, Sir Claude .... • This country defeated China in war in 1894-95 • ...
Allister and Jenny's Wedding 2017-07-21
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- Jenny's birthday month
- Al & Jenny's favorite sport to play together
- Jenny's favorite clothing brand
- Allister's birthday month
- The park where Allister and Jenny legally registered as a couple
- Allister's favorite food
- Jenny's Chinese first name
- Allister's favorite jeans brand
- Jenny's favorite dessert
- Allister's favorite non-alcoholic drink
- Jenny's heritage
- Liam's birthday month
- The first movie Al & Jenny watched together
- Al & Jenny's son first name
- Place where the couple first Met
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- The video game Al & jenny played together
- A country other than Canada that Allister had lived in for more than 6 months
- Allister's Chinese Zodiac Animal
- Allister's favorite alcoholic beverage
- University that Jenny attended for undergrad
- Al & jenny's most visited coffee shop
- Jenny's favorite fruit
- In what town was Allister's born
- Allister's favorite color
- The beach where Allister proposed to Jenny
- Jenny's Chinese Zodiac Animal
- Allister's middle name
- Jenny's hometown
- Jenny's favorite alcoholic beverage
- Allister's eye color
30 Clues: Jenny's hometown • Jenny's heritage • Allister's eye color • Liam's birthday month • Jenny's birthday month • Jenny's favorite fruit • Allister's middle name • Allister's favorite food • Jenny's favorite dessert • Allister's favorite color • Allister's birthday month • Jenny's Chinese first name • Al & Jenny's son first name • Jenny's Chinese Zodiac Animal • Jenny's favorite clothing brand • ...
