Across
- 2. The growing connection of the world through trade, ideas, and exchange.
- 6. Exchange of goods between people or regions.
- 7. The practice of building relationships and agreements between states.
- 10. Chinese dynasty that rebuilt and expanded the Great Wall.
- 13. Elite soldiers who strengthened the Ottoman army.
- 15. First emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
- 16. Northern people who founded the Qing Dynasty.
- 17. Fierce northern warriors once known for building the largest land empire.
- 19. Body of water crossed by Zheng He’s fleets.
Down
- 1. Chinese dynasty that ruled after the Ming.
- 3. Empire that grew strong in the Middle East and parts of Europe.
- 4. Massive structure rebuilt to help protect China from northern enemies.
- 5. Related to the sea or ocean travel.
- 7. A line of rulers from the same family over many years.
- 8. Famous Chinese sailor who led major voyages during the Ming Dynasty.
- 9. A group of lands ruled by one leader.
- 11. Largest continent and the main region discussed in the passage.
- 12. Belief that rulers had the right to govern by divine approval.
- 14. System in which a ruler holds total power.
- 18. In the phrase “Mandate of Heaven,” the source of a ruler’s authority.
