Across
- 3. East Asian country that had an adversarial relationship with China
- 5. A syncretic language blending Bantu and Arabic
- 7. During the Heian period, what class of people were in control of the government? (2 Words)
- 10. Major Indian religion spread to China via the Silk Roads
- 13. One of two major items traded from Western African kingdoms, used for preserving food
- 16. Process of assimilation to Chinese practices and traditions
- 19. The wealthiest man in history; leader of Mali (2 Words)
- 20. The famous novel written by Murasaki Shikibu (3 Words)
- 23. The nature-based religion practiced in Japan
- 24. The two West African Kingdoms (3 Words)
- 25. China called itself the ___________ during the Tang Dynasty (2 Words)
- 26. Pillar Mansa Musa was following when he made his trip to Mecca
Down
- 1. The exam that formed a meritocracy in Chinese government (3 Words)
- 2. The animal used for transportation along Trans-Saharan trade routes
- 4. A practice during the Song Dynasty that modified women's bodies (2 Words)
- 6. Maritime trade network utilized by Africa in the 7th century (2 Words)
- 8. The warrior class of Japan
- 9. A major trade route in Africa
- 11. The Korean kingdom came under the control of the Tang Dynasty
- 12. The system that forced weaker states to provide goods or pay taxes (2 Words)
- 14. A ritual where officials bow until their head touches the floor
- 15. Translates to "SPIRITS" in English
- 17. Religion that spread to Africa during the 7th-8th centuries
- 18. Three dynasties considered the "Golden Age" of China (3 Words)
- 21. One of two major items traded from Western African kingdoms, used for currency
- 22. A public works project completed during the Sui Dynasty (2 Words)
