Ancient China Civilisation Crossword

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  1. 1. A Major religion that originated in Nepal
  2. 2. Ruled China
  3. 4. Also called the Yellow River
  4. 7. and Innovations
  5. 9. Colour only the emperor could wear
  6. 10. Invented by the army for signalling
  7. 11. A Famous philosopher whose sayings are in the Analects
  8. 12. A major river in China
  9. 13. Symbol of good luck and power
  10. 15. Invention that made books widely available
  11. 19. System of government officials
  12. 24. Helped with navigation and mapping
  13. 26. Famous trade route to Europe
  14. 27. A historical European name for China
  15. 28. The "Martial Emperor"
  16. 31. The art of handwriting
  17. 33. A precious stone used for jewelry
  18. 34. Confucius's sayings
  19. 35. A large desert in China
Down
  1. 1. The Han dynasty set one up
  2. 3. The balancing forces of Taoism
  3. 5. Who didn't invent the printing press before the Chinese
  4. 6. A game played in ancient China
  5. 8. Author of The Art of War
  6. 13. Series of ruling families
  7. 14. The Ming dynasty was known for its blue and white vases
  8. 16. Built for protection from invaders
  9. 17. Philosophy of strong government
  10. 18. and Philosophy
  11. 20. Used for technology and tools during the Shang dynasty
  12. 21. Belief in a universal guiding force
  13. 22. and Structures
  14. 23. and Political
  15. 25. Travelled to China along the Silk Road
  16. 29. The city where the emperor lived
  17. 30. The "of Heaven" was the right to rule
  18. 32. Press: Invented in China long before Europe
  19. 35. Allowed for fireworks and weapons