Persian Empire

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Across
  1. 1. The philosophy that emphasizes strong government and strict laws
  2. 4. where the most powerful families were moved too for the ruler to keep watch on them.
  3. 6. The natural order that Laozi emphasized
  4. 7. The Persian king known for his administrative skills
  5. 10. First Emperor of a Unified China and founder of the Qin Dynasty
  6. 12. The Persian king known for his tolerance and respect for local customs
  7. 17. The period in Chinese history marked by the rise of various states fighting
  8. 19. The concept of duty and respect in Confucianism
  9. 21. The dynasty that overthrew the Shang around 1045 BC
  10. 22. The Persian king who destroyed Egyptian temples
  11. 23. The Chinese river known for its disastrous flooding
Down
  1. 2. The first emperor of a unified China
  2. 3. The Persian system of provinces
  3. 5. The title given to Cyrus for his relationship with the gods
  4. 8. The road built by Darius to improve communication across the empire
  5. 9. The ancient practice of divination in China
  6. 11. The Persian king known for expanding the empire to its greatest size
  7. 13. The ancient Persian religion that emphasized good thoughts, words, and deeds
  8. 14. The Chinese belief in the importance of family loyalty
  9. 15. The Chinese philosophy that promotes harmony with nature
  10. 16. The Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and morality
  11. 18. The Chinese philosophy that emphasizes moral integrity and social harmony
  12. 20. used by the Shang Priests to consult with the gods.