Ancient China

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Across
  1. 5. a time of peace and prosperity(2 words)
  2. 6. exam that promotes people based on their merit(2 words)
  3. 12. fine handwriting
  4. 13. The Great Khan
  5. 14. the school of thought that believes in yin and yang
  6. 16. Chinese Admiral and Explorer(2 words)
  7. 17. states that remain independent but send tribute to a more powerful country(2words)
  8. 19. Italian who explored under Kublai Khan
  9. 21. school of thought that believed laws kept people in order
  10. 22. Shihuangdi(emperor Qin’s) greatest legacy, 4000+miles long(2 words)
Down
  1. 1. trade route that linked the Middle East to China(2 words)
  2. 2. a multistoried building with the corners of the roof curved up that were used as temples
  3. 3. attitude that one’s own group is superior
  4. 4. respect for parents and elders(2 words)
  5. 7. school of thought founded by Confucius
  6. 8. signs that expressed thoughts or ideas
  7. 9. system of government in which local lords govern their own lands but owe military service and other support to the ruler
  8. 10. the mountains that separate India and China
  9. 11. divine right to rule (right to rule from the gods)(3 words)
  10. 15. groups of families who claim a common ancestor
  11. 18. writings of Confucius
  12. 20. translates into “the way”