Ancient China Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. this invention is still used today for writing
  2. 4. trade route
  3. 7. this feature is north of the plateau of tibet
  4. 8. this dynasty expanded the empire
  5. 9. color river
  6. 10. this philosophy is still used as an exam
  7. 11. this dynasty began the construction of the great wall
  8. 13. italian trader
Down
  1. 1. built one of the largest empires
  2. 2. used to keep out invaders
  3. 4. this dynasty was extremely warlike
  4. 5. this cycle has six steps
  5. 6. borders mongolia and china
  6. 12. translated as 'the way'