Empires of East Asia Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 4. Grandson of Genghis Khan
  2. 8. Shelter used by Mongols
  3. 9. Currency issued by Song government to replace metal coins
  4. 13. Watch out for these sharp features when entering a water slide!!
  5. 14. Clock in which machinery regulated the movements
  6. 15. The only female to ever rule China as emperor
  7. 16. Flat grassy area across much of Eurasia
  8. 18. Floating magnetized needle that always points north-south
  9. 20. Made from a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal
  10. 21. Process in which a girl's foot would be wrapped with the intention of keeping it small
  11. 22. Century-long period of Mongol rule characterized by peace across Eurasia
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  1. 1. Chinese dynasty that was started by Emperor Taizong
  2. 2. Mongols were _______, as they herded domesticated animals
  3. 3. Genghis Khan's name at birth
  4. 5. Chinese dynasty ruled by Mongol leaders
  5. 6. Hard, white ceramic made of a special clay and mineral found only in China
  6. 7. A printer could arrange blocks of individual characters to print a page
  7. 10. Young Venetian trader who served in Kublai Khan's court
  8. 11. Universal ruler; first to unite Mongol hoards across Eurasia
  9. 12. The legend says that Genghis Khan was grasping on of these when he was born...
  10. 17. Prior to invading Beijing, the Mongols had to find a way around this structure...
  11. 19. During which dynasty did the Mongols invade China?