Ancient China

4. A valuable cloth made only in China in ancient times
5. The ancient trade route between China and Europe
7. The type of money used by a group or nation
10. A Chinese belief that rulers came to power because it was their destiny, or fate. It also gave a father authority over his family
11. A Chinese emperor who brought the Han dynasty to its greatest strength
12. China's first and greatest teacher/philosopher
14. A Mongol emperor of China
15. A system of hiring people based on their abilities
17. Chinese thinker whose writings started the Taoism philosophy, leading a simple and selfless life and loving nature
18. A local leader of an armed group

1. A series of rulers from the same family
2. A series of stone and earthen fortifications built and rebuilt between 5th century BC - 16th century to protect the northern borders of China
3. White, very hard type of ceramic, often called "china"
4. A cruel, ruthless ruler who was the first emperor of China
6. The founder and first emperor of the Han Dynasty
8. The teachings of Confucius that taught respect, order, and peace
9. The teachings of Han Fei, who believed people were born evil. He made strict laws to create order
13. The teachings of Laozi, where you must respect one another and live in harmony with nature
16. A historian who wrote the Historical Records, an important history of Ancient China