Ancient China - Song Dynasty

3. The social structure of China under the Tang and Song dynasties: Emperor, _________, Peasants, and Merchants.
6. The digging of this allowed the shipment of grains from southern China to northern China.
7. Brutal emperor of the Qin dynasty.
10. Break up large farming tracts and redistribute to peasants who paid taxes, no more large landowners, help strengthen central government.
11. This allowed educated men to get
14. Series of trade routes that connected Asia with Greece and Rome
15. Philosophy that focuses on the relationship between a person and nature.
17. During these two dynasties, solar eclipses were recorded, bronze weapons were made, an accurate calendar was developed, and the movement of planets were studied.

1. Construction of this began under Qin dynasty, served to protect from invaders.
2. An educator and public servant, he believed good behavior and respect for parents would bring order to society.
4. This tested the knowledge of Confucian principles and were used to determine who would fill government jobs.
5. Shi Huangdi ruled through _______________, the idea that order must be achieved through strict and harsh laws.
8. The rise and fall of Chinese dynasties.
9. Mountains, Deserts, and _____________ led to China being geographically isolated, and led the Chinese to believe they were the center of the earth during the early Chinese civilizations.
12. Neighboring countries forced to pay tribute, such as the delivery of gold, products, or slaves; recognize China as a supreme power,
13. The idea that god(s) chose the next dynasty to rule.
16. What is the missing major dynasty(in order)? Shang, Zhou, Qin, _______, Tang, and Song.