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  1. 1. One of the three major religions of China, Buddhism originated In India.
  2. 4. road: A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe.
  3. 6. Perfections: The Three Perfections were the three most important art forms of Ancient China: paintings, poetry, and calligraphy.
  4. 9. A religion or philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius.
  5. 12. A religious temple that is built as a tower with many tiers and roofs.
  6. 13. A type of Chinese boat that is typically flat bottomed and uses battened sails.
  7. 15. A type of baked clay ceramic. It was used in building the 8000 life-size terracotta soldiers that were buried with Emperor Qin.
  8. 20. A fast-growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube. The Chinese found numerous uses for bamboo including paper, buildings, furniture, and musical instruments.
  9. 21. ZhengHe: A Chinese explorer during the Ming Dynasty. He established trade with India and Africa.
  10. 23. A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese. It is thin, strong, and beautiful. It is often called "china" in the west.
  11. 24. The nomadic peoples of the north who often raided China. Under Genghis and Kublai Khan they captured much of China for a period of time.
  12. 27. An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns.
  13. 28. A government official of high rank in the civil service.
  14. 29. A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters.
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  1. 2. When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time.
  2. 3. Elements: The five elements of ancient Chinese philosophy are wood, fire, earth, water, and metal. They are also called Wu Xing.
  3. 5. Shi Huang: The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang united China under one rule and began the Qin dynasty.
  4. 7. ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin.
  5. 8. A small narrowboat with a flat bottom that is usually 10 to 15 feet long.
  6. 10. A protective covering made by silkworms before they transform into moths. The fibers from the silkworm cocoons are used for silk.
  7. 11. A luxurious material made from cocoons and silkworms. Silk was highly prized in ancient China and was only worn by wealthy nobles.
  8. 14. A legendary monster that terrorized the Chinese villages until they used fireworks and noise until scared them off. Their victory over Nian is celebrated on Chinese New Year.
  9. 16. Ways: Refers to the three, major philosophies of Ancient China Confucianism, Tao, and Yang: A part of the philosophy of Taoism, the yin and yang are opposites that balance each other throughout nature such as "light and dark", "hot and cold", and " male and female".
  10. 17. A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful.
  11. 18. A revered mythical creature that has a long body of a serpent, sharp teeth, four legs with sharp talons, and can fly.
  12. 19. City: A giant palace built in the center of Beijing city by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
  13. 22. One of the three major religions or philosophies of Ancient China, Taoism follows the teachings of Lao-Tzu.
  14. 25. Wall: A 5500 mile long built along the northern border of China. It was built to keep the Mongol invaders.
  15. 26. Services: The group of people who worked for the government. People had to pass a difficult examination to earn a job in the civil services.