The Ancient China Crossword

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  1. 5. The ancient art of beautiful, decorative handwriting using brushes and ink.
  2. 8. A Chinese navigation invention that used magnetism to show directions.
  3. 9. The geographic region where the ancient Chinese civilization first developed.
  4. 10. The absolute, supreme ruler of ancient China who commanded the government and society.
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  1. 1. An ancient philosopher whose ideas about respect, family, and education shaped Chinese beliefs and daily life.
  2. 2. A system of government where a succession of rulers belongs to the same family.
  3. 3. A groundbreaking explosive invention initially created by Chinese alchemists and used for fireworks and weapons.
  4. 4. A luxury fabric kept secret for centuries, made from silkworm cocoons and traded on a famous long-distance road.
  5. 6. One of the four great Chinese inventions, originally made from tree bark and rags, which revolutionized writing.
  6. 7. A massive, handmade stone and earth structure built to protect the empire from northern invaders.