Across
- 2. people of the Manchuria region that seized Beijing and started the Qing dynasty.
- 4. a great palace complex built by Yonglo to symbolize his power and might and forbade foreigners and commoners to enter.
- 7. Chinese dynasty that ruled from 1368-1644, started by Hongwu.
- 9. wrote Dream of the Red Chamber in the 1700s, a work of fiction that examined upper class Manchu society
- 10. Ming emperor that restored agricultural lands, erased all traces of Mongol past, and promoted China's power and prosperity
Down
- 1. Qing emperor in 1661 that reduced government expenses and lowered taxes, supported the arts, and enjoyed the company of the Jesuits.
- 3. ritual that involves kneeling in front of the emperor and touching one's face to the ground nine times.
- 5. Hongwu's son who moved the court to Beijing and launched the first of 7 voyages.
- 6. Qing emperor that ruled from 1736-1795 leading China to its greatest size and prosperity
- 8. Chinese Muslim admiral that led all seven voyages, distributing silk and silver everywhere he went to promote Chinese superiority.