Units 5 and 6 Crossword

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  1. 2. Government led by a privileged noble class
  2. 6. Educated individual holding a government position
  3. 8. Succession of rulers from the same family or line
  4. 11. System of government administration with officials
  5. 13. Classic Japanese novel from the Heian period
  6. 15. Relating to an empire or emperor
  7. 18. Traditional tower often found in Buddhist temples
  8. 20. Japanese Buddhist sect focused on Amida Buddha
  9. 22. Spread of cultural elements between societies
  10. 23. Dynasty succeeding the Yuan, known for maritime explorations (1368-1644)
  11. 24. Code of honor followed by Japanese samurai
  12. 27. Ancient Chinese belief, rulers' authority from heavens
  13. 29. Traditional board game popular in ancient China and Japan
  14. 30. Ritual suicide by disembowelment, practiced by samurai
  15. 31. East Asian country with a rich history and diverse culture
  16. 32. Feudal lords in medieval Japan
  17. 35. Various combat practices developed in East Asia and learned by Samurai
  18. 38. Traditional Japanese poem of three lines
  19. 39. Japanese school of Buddhism emphasizing meditation
  20. 40. Japanese warriors serving feudal lords
  21. 42. Tang Dynasty empress who ruled in her own right
Down
  1. 1. Examinations for selecting government officials based on merit
  2. 3. Indigenous religion of Japan, emphasizing kami worship
  3. 4. Nomadic Central Asian people, rulers of the Yuan Dynasty
  4. 5. Traditional Japanese poem of five lines
  5. 7. Philosophical and ethical system by Confucius
  6. 9. Mongol ruler who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China
  7. 10. Period in Japanese history known for cultural achievements
  8. 12. Prominent Japanese family during the Heian period
  9. 14. Military dictator of Japan during the feudal period
  10. 16. Brief Chinese dynasty unifying the country in 589 CE
  11. 17. Art of beautiful handwriting, highly regarded in East Asia
  12. 19. Japanese prince who promoted Buddhism
  13. 21. Dynasty known for advancements in art, science, and tech (960-1279 CE)
  14. 25. Former imperial capital of Japan, center of culture and politics
  15. 26. Japanese World War II pilots who were willing to die for their cause that demonstrates the Samurai attitude toward death hundreds of years later.
  16. 28. Major religion originating in India, influential in Japan
  17. 33. Chinese dynasty ruling from 206 BCE to 220 CE
  18. 34. Flourishing dynasty with cultural achievements (618-907 CE)
  19. 36. Mongol-led dynasty established by Kublai Khan in 1271
  20. 37. System selecting individuals based on abilities
  21. 41. Main island of Japan, home to major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto