Ancient china

4. A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius.
6. A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters.
9. A giant palace built in the center of Beijing city by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
11. Elements The five elements of ancient Chinese philosophy are wood, fire, earth, water, and metal. They are also called the Wu Xing.
12. A protective covering made by silkworms before they transform into moths. The fibers from silkworm cocoons are used to make silk.
14. One of the three major religions of China, Buddhism originated in India.
15. A revered mythical creature that has the long body of a serpent, sharp teeth, four legs with sharp talons, and can fly.

1. An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns.
2. A 5500 mile long wall built along the northern border of China. It was built to keep out the Mongol invaders.
3. An ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin.
5. A fast growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube. The Chinese found numerous uses for bamboo including paper, buildings, furniture, and musical instruments.
7. A type of Chinese sailboat that is typically flat bottomed and uses fully battened sails.
8. A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful.
10. When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time.
13. The group of people who worked for the government. People had to pass a difficult examination to earn a job in the civil service.