vocab.

6. piety The Confucian Classic of Filial Piety, thought to be written around the Qin-Han period, has historically been the authoritative source on the Confucian tenet of filial piety.
8. founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire
10. a Chinese teacher Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
13. a religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.
16. way of life, Ruism
17. imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
18. the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
20. first dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC.
21. an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

1. second imperial dynasty of China
2. a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China to protect the Chinese states and empires against the raids and invasions of the various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe with an eye to expansion
3. ruling dynasty of China
4. instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions
5. Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice.
7. founder of the Qin dynasty and was the first emperor of a unified China.
9. longest-lasting of ancient China's dynasties.
11. era of Chinese history that began in 960 continued until 1279, was founded by Emperor Taizu
12. instrument that measures ground motions, such as caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions.
14. a native or inhabitant of Mongolia
15. seventh emperor of the Han dynasty of China, ruling from 141–87 BC.
19. He is the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions.