Ancient China Crossword

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  1. 4. Dynasty founded by Liu Pang that lasted 400 years, Confucianism being the most common teachings
  2. 6. Emperor and founder of the Qin dynasty. Created the “terra-cotta army”
  3. 8. Part of the Chinese bureaucracy that made sure government officials were doing their jobs
  4. 11. A system of ideas based on the teachings of Laozi; teaches that the will of Heaven is best followed through inaction so that nature is allowed to take its course
  5. 12. The way; duty and humanity
  6. 13. A set of beliefs
  7. 14. Dynasty founded by Shihungdi that lasted 15 years, Legalism being the most common teaching
  8. 16. The government in power
  9. 17. formulated by the Chinese philosopher Confucius toward the end of the Zhou dynasty; it was intended to help restore order to a society that was in a state of confusion
  10. 18. A total character that distinguishes an individual from others
  11. 20. To put into place
  12. 24. An ancient Chinese philosopher credited with inventing the school of thought known as Legalism
  13. 25. “The Old Master.” Daoism was created based on the teachings of this man. Unknown if he actually existed
  14. 26. The Way of The Dao, the main book for Daoism; taught basic philosophy and teachings on Daoism
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  1. 1. An ancient confederation of nomadic people located north of China
  2. 2. an organized system of thought, from the Greek for ‘love of wisdom
  3. 3. A trade route spanning from Europe to China that carried goods such as silk, gold, jade, and wool
  4. 5. A long wall built around China to protect it from invaders
  5. 7. Compassion and empathy for others
  6. 9. the permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches
  7. 10. War/Warrior Emperor. Most famous of these was Han Wudi
  8. 15. Philosophy developed in China; proposes that human beings are evil by nature and can only be brought to the correct path only by harsh laws and punishments.
  9. 19. Also known as Kongfuzi; Made confucianism which tried to bring order to society.
  10. 21. An ancient Chinese text composed of the sayings and beliefs of Confucius
  11. 22. Conforming to accepted standards of conduct; moral
  12. 23. The first emperor of the Han dynasty; helped shape Chinese history and followed Confucianism