Ancient China

1. The Chinese people ______ on agriculture to feed its population.
5. According to the _________ of Heaven, the king's authority was just and right.
7. Chinese writing uses a system symbols known ______, or picture-writing.
8. The king created an extensive _______ to help control his vast empire.
9. Chinese _______ can create complex ideas by joining pictographs.
11. Mountains and deserts kept China ______ from other civilizations.
14. Within the philosophy of ______, people were thought to be selfish and to require strict laws and punishments.
15. Chinese farmers dug _______ to prevent flooding.

2. The Zhou _______ lasted for nearly 800 years.
3. Chinese territories were controlled by powerful _____ who controlled private armies.
4. Confucians use the term ______ to refer to "the way" people should behave in society.
6. The chick _______ from its shell.
8. Ancient ______ objects included sculptures, swords, vases, cups, and much more.
10. Wealthy ______ passed their land and riches down to their children.
12. The Chinese hoped that praying to their long-dead _____ would bring them good fortune.
13. Many traits such as hair and eye color are _______ because they come from your parents.