Medieval Times Crossword

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  1. 1. The Chinese dynasty in which Chinese rule was restored; held power from 1368 to 1644.
  2. 3. The Chinese dynasty that lasted from 618 to 907.
  3. 5. A monotheistic religion founded in the late 1400’s by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region of India.
  4. 8. The grandson of Genghis Khan who founded the Yuan dynasty, conquered the Song dynasty in the south to complete Mongol control of China, and proved a strong and intelligent ruler of the vast empire.
  5. 9. The Chinese dynasty that lasted from 960 to 1279.
  6. 10. A writer who wrote about the wealth and splendor of China and sparked European interest in Asia.
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  1. 2. Rose from poverty to unite the warring mogul capital tribes. He imposed discipline, exacted loyalty, and then proceeded to build an army that conquered the vast areas of Central Asia and China, and became the Mongul empire. He was known for both his fierceness and his generosity. The Mongul empire lasted long after his death during a military campaign.
  2. 4. The muslim empire that ruled most of northern India from the mid-1500s to the mid-1700s; also known as the Mogul empire.
  3. 6. A newer faith that had a single sacred text, the Qur’an.
  4. 7. An ancient religion that evolved over thousands of years, they recognized many sacred texts and prayed before statues representing gods and goddesses.