Across
- 2. The development of this copper-based metal advanced tools and weaponry during the Shang Dynasty.
- 3. A luxury item, often used in clothing, that became a cornerstone of international trade.
- 7. A new ruler seizes power and offers rituals to gain approval from divine ancestors.
- 8. A smaller waterway that feeds into the Yellow River, crucial for farming communities.
- 9. This dynasty justified its rule by claiming they were chosen by a divine force, replacing the Shang.
- 11. A hermit retreats to the mountains to live simply and align with this philosophy.
- 12. A farmer leaves food by an altar to maintain the favor of those who came before him.
- 14. A group of people bound together by bloodlines and loyalty, working for their shared survival.
- 15. Travelers in the Gobi Desert rely on this rare refuge to replenish their water supply.
- 16. Bones Ancient Chinese leaders consulted these objects to predict outcomes of wars or harvests.
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- 1. This light, fertile soil allowed ancient Chinese civilizations to thrive along the Yellow River.
- 4. A ruler enforces harsh laws and punishments to ensure absolute obedience.
- 5. This area, home to fertile plains, was a cradle of ancient Chinese civilization.
- 6. Defined by shared features, this can refer to cultural, geographical, or political divisions.
- 10. A storm disrupts the natural balance, symbolized by this Daoist idea of opposing forces.
- 13. Someone working in ancient China to collect taxes or manage government projects.