Ancient China Definitions

4. China's first dynasty
6. Fertile soil that is blown by the wind
8. A large body of water surrounded by land
10. Physical feature that protects or hinders travel through or over.
11. An elevated area of flat land
13. Landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
16. A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land
17. A narrow strip of land connecting 2 larger forms
19. A dry land with usually sparse vegetation and water

1. A era of time when a family rules
2. Land surrounded on 3 sides by water
3. A political system in which nobles, are granted the use of lands in which they pay by loyalty and military service to the emperor
5. Land surrounded on all sides by water
7. A narrow passageway connecting 2 larger bodies of water
9. China's first capial city
12. Chinese ruler
14. A natural stream of water
15. China's first dynasty to keep written records
18. Huge body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth