Ancient China

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Across
  1. 3. - The symbol of harmony and balance in Taoism.
  2. 4. - The valuable product that was traded along the Silk Road and gave its name to the trade route.
  3. 5. - A dominant philosophy in Chinese history that emphasizes family devotion and respect for elders.
  4. 7. - A philosophy founded by Lao-Tzu that emphasizes living in harmony with the natural world.
  5. 10. - The material used by the Shang for writing, made from animal bones or tortoise shells.
  6. 12. - The man-made structure built to protect China from northern invaders.
  7. 13. - The dynasty often referred to as China's Golden Age.
  8. 14. - The dynasty that introduced the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.
Down
  1. 1. - The first emperor of China, known for his legalist rule.
  2. 2. - The river that flows in the north of China.
  3. 6. - The dynasty credited with developing the first Chinese writing system
  4. 8. - A Chinese philosophy that emphasized strict laws and centralized control.
  5. 9. - The longest river in China, located in the south.
  6. 11. - The trade route that connected China with the Mediterranean world.