Across
- 5. The ancient art of beautiful, decorative handwriting using brushes and ink.
- 8. A Chinese navigation invention that used magnetism to show directions.
- 9. The geographic region where the ancient Chinese civilization first developed.
- 10. The absolute, supreme ruler of ancient China who commanded the government and society.
Down
- 1. An ancient philosopher whose ideas about respect, family, and education shaped Chinese beliefs and daily life.
- 2. A system of government where a succession of rulers belongs to the same family.
- 3. A groundbreaking explosive invention initially created by Chinese alchemists and used for fireworks and weapons.
- 4. A luxury fabric kept secret for centuries, made from silkworm cocoons and traded on a famous long-distance road.
- 6. One of the four great Chinese inventions, originally made from tree bark and rags, which revolutionized writing.
- 7. A massive, handmade stone and earth structure built to protect the empire from northern invaders.