Ancient China

2. Invented by the Chinese in the 9th century and used in fireworks.
5. Ancient China developed largely on its own because of these natural barriers.
6. Soft, light material made from silkworms that became a major export of China.
9. A major river in southern China, also called the Chang Jiang.
12. A family that rules for a long period of time is called a ____.
14. Giant structure built for protection and as a symbol of China’s strength.

1. Ancient Chinese farmers often worked as these — giving part of their crops to landowners
3. The magnetic device used for navigation and exploration.
4. Ancient China’s economy was mostly based on this activity.
7. Lao-Tzu founded this philosophy
8. Religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, teaching rebirth and the goal of reaching nirvana.
10. Founder of Confucianism, born in 551 BC.
11. The mountain range that borders China to the south.
13. This river in northern China is sometimes called the "River of Sorrows."