Ancient China

5. a symbol in a writing system that represents a thing or idea
6. a Chinese philosophy concerned with obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature
7. a group of non-elected government officials
9. a Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of laws
11. a system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius
14. a person that someone is descended from
15. having title or possession by reason of birth
18. the responsibility of children to respect, obey, and care for their parents

1. the administrative service of a government
2. a symbol in a writing system based on pictures
3. a farmer who works land owned by someone else and pays rent in cash or as a share of the crop
4. the belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods
8. a military commander exercising civil power by force, usually in a limited area
10. a member of an upper class of society, usually made up of hereditary nobility
12. an official who watches others for correct behavior
13. something, such as coins or paper money, that is used as a medium of exchange; money in the form of coins or paper
16. Chinese system of beliefs which describes the way a person must rule
17. originally, a Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to treat disease or relieve pain