Ancient China

3. The fertile yellow soil deposited by the Huang He River.
6. A revolutionary Chinese invention used for writing and documentation.
7. The first recorded dynasty in Chinese history.
8. An ancient Chinese invention that changed warfare globally
9. A massive structure built to protect China from northern invaders.
11. A philosopher whose teachings shaped Chinese culture and values.
15. The belief that rulers were given the right to rule by divine authority.

1. A trade network that connected China to Europe and the Middle East.
2. A system of government jobs earned through merit, influenced by Confucianism.
4. A series of rulers from the same family in ancient China.
5. Tools used by priests to predict the future in ancient China.
10. The material used to create the famous army of statues guarding Emperor Qin’s tomb.
12. The dynasty that introduced the Mandate of Heaven.
13. Also known as the Yellow River, it supported early Chinese civilizations.
14. A powerful dynasty that expanded China’s territory and culture.