Ancient China

5. Dynasty of Mongol rulers in China
6. Important trading center in Ming China
8. Political ideal of harsh laws and punishments
9. Chinese invention that made Mongol warriors even more fierce
12. Chinese philosopher who believed harmonious social relationships were the key
14. __________ piety - means 'respect your elders'
16. Very artistic style of writing
19. Religion that was introduced to China through the Silk Road
24. Important Taoist philosopher
25. Counting instrument invented in China
26. Dynasty that embraced Legalism
28. Chinese martial art based on Taoist principles
29. Mongol ruler
30. Belief system organized around nature and balancing opposites
32. Chinese Muslim admiral who expanded Chinese trade with Asia and Africa

1. Grandson of Genghis Khan who became emperor of China
2. Dynasty that oversaw China's 'golden age'
3. Nomadic warriors to the north who conquered China in the 1200s
4. Chinese invention used for exploration
5. Name of river and river valley where first Chinese civilization developed - also known as Huang He
7. Finely crafted item used for sculptures and dishes
10. Important Chinese luxury item that trade route was named for
11. Dynasty which overthrew the Mongols
13. Dynasty overthrown by the Mongols
15. Term used by Chinese to describe foreigners, especially Europeans
17. Enormous structure that was built to protect China from invaders in the north; the Great _______
18. Dynasty that ruled during the period of 'Warring States'
19. City in China which became capital under the Mongols
20. Power is passed down through families usually from father to oldest son
21. According to Confucius, a just ruler had the _____________ of Heaven
22. Longest river in China; first colonized by the Zhou Dynasty
23. _______ Polo; famous Italian merchant who wrote books about his journeys in China
27. Precious green stone
31. Portuguese tradepost in China
33. Vast Asian desert