Africa And Asia Crossword

4. The two major West African Kingdoms were Mali and _______.
6. What Confucian based exam allowed all people to apply for a government job and formed a meritocracy in the Chinese government?
7. This empire's major city was Timbuktu.
12. Animals used for movement along the Saharan Desert?
13. World's first novel. Written by a Japanese noblewoman.
14. Which religion spread along the Silk Road?
16. Japanese religion based around nature.
18. Leader of Mali. Considered one of the wealthiest men.
19. Shinto spirits.
21. Warrior class of Japan
23. Which Sui Dynasty Project allowed for easier movement of goods.
24. Figurehead for Japanese society.
26. Ritual where a visiting official has to bow to the emperor until their head touches the floor.
27. Which religion spread throughout Africa during the 7th and 8th centuries?

1. What major water trade route did Africa utilize during the 7th century?
2. What major trade route is located in the continent of Africa?
3. This philosophy was popular in China.
5. Which East Asian country had an adversarial relationship with China during the Tang and the Song Dynasties?
8. Ritual where women modified their feet.
9. The Sui, ___________, and Song dynasties ruled during the “Golden Age” of Chinese history.
10. Weaker states around China to provide goods or pay taxes in honor of the Chinese emperor.
11. Precious Precious metal that encouraged merchants to trade in Africa.
15. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca exemplifies which Islamic pillar?
17. Major item trade in West Africa. Used to preserve food.
20. The idea that China is at the center of society led to China referring to itself as?
22. Japanese lords who held the real power.
25. What language is a blend of Arabic and Bantu.