Ancient China Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. A series of rulers from the same family.
  2. 6. A collection of clay soldiers buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
  3. 7. A defensive structure built to protect against invasions.
  4. 9. A test used to select government officials based on merit rather than birth.
  5. 10. Dynasty that created King Wu of Zhou
  6. 13. longest river in Asia
  7. 14. established by Yu the Great
  8. 16. Dynasty created by Tang of Shang
Down
  1. 1. Period in China when 7 states fought
  2. 3. River in northern China that floods often
  3. 4. A major trade route connecting China with the Middle East and Europe.
  4. 5. Animal bones or shells used in divination to predict the future.
  5. 8. The belief that a ruler's power comes from divine approval.
  6. 9. A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius, focusing on ethics and respect.
  7. 11. A philosophy emphasizing harmony with nature and simplicity.
  8. 12. Dynasty ruled by Qin Shi Huangdi
  9. 15. A strict political philosophy that emphasized law and order.