China Crossword

2. Chinese religion based on the teachings of Lao Tzu
4. The Khan who became emperor of China
7. Empress __ was the only woman to ever rule China.
9. Buddhist term for 'enlightenment,' 'awakening,' or escape from samsara
10. huge complex built for Ming Emperors and their families
15. invention used in rockets and fireworks
16. these high ranking government officials had to pass the civil service exam to gain their position
17. Buddhism became popular in China during the Period of ___
19. Chinese philosophy that eventually became integrated into the government
20. The Khan who united the Mongols

1. First Emperor of China who embranced legalism
3. During the Song dynasty, ___ schools were opened in an attempt to provide education for those that could not afford it
5. Chinese philosophy that assumes that people will act in their own self-interest unless the government controls them
6. Indian religion that became popular in China
8. ancient trade route between Europe and Asia
11. method used to prevent disease
12. national policy of not interacting with foreigners popular during the late Ming Dynasty
13. During the Tang & Song dynasties the civil service examination was implemented to realize Confucius's goal of creating a ___
14. Ming admiral and explorer
18. Buddhist term for 'suffering caused by desire'