Ancient China

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  1. 3. Popular form of literature in ancient China.
  2. 5. One of two religions introduced during the Zhou dynasty.
  3. 7. Originally a military tool, later entertainment.
  4. 11. A place in ancient Chinese homes where offerings were placed for ancestors.
  5. 14. A network of trade routes from China to Eastern Europe.
  6. 15. Used during the Ming dynasty to carry dirt to build the Great Wall.
  7. 17. Dynasty that invented gunpowder.
  8. 19. Ancient Chinese society was divided into this number of social classes.
  9. 20. Animal often used on the Silk Road.
  10. 22. The educated class who worked as scholars and political leaders.
  11. 23. A relatively fertile strip of land on the Silk Road.
  12. 25. Arranged by parents in ancient China.
  13. 28. Disease spread through the Silk Road.
  14. 31. European explorer who traveled on the Silk Road.
  15. 32. Crop grown in northern China.
  16. 33. Had much tougher lives compared to boys in ancient China.
  17. 34. Early Chinese instrument.
  18. 36. Method used to build the Great Wall of China, also known rammed earth.
  19. 37. Emperor who was a cruel leader that forced thousands of people to work on the Great Wall.
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  1. 1. Most common occupation in ancient China.
  2. 2. Complete the analogy Qin: Great Wall :: Ming:
  3. 4. Used during the Tang dynasty to ward off evil spirits.
  4. 6. A soft, lightweight fabric made from the cocoons of silkworms.
  5. 8. Respected, even after their death.
  6. 9. Combination of acting, music, and dance.
  7. 10. These people referred to China as the "land of silk".
  8. 12. Paper and porcelain were invented during this dynasty.
  9. 13. Robbed merchants traveling on the Silk Road.
  10. 16. The ability to read and write.
  11. 18. The Great Wall extended into this desert in northern China.
  12. 21. Crop commonly grown in southern China.
  13. 24. Male students learned this artistic style of writing.
  14. 26. Most popular ancient Chinese board game.
  15. 27. Tradesmen traveled in groups known as these.
  16. 28. Also known as the Bubonic Plague.
  17. 29. Ancient practice required of girls in ancient China.
  18. 30. Game resembling golf.
  19. 34. Believed in treating others with kindness and respect.
  20. 35. These people from Mongolia kept invading China so they built a wall.