Chapter 8 Crossword

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  1. 4. This was the most compelling expression of a tightening patriarchy during the Song Dynasty.
  2. 5. During the Song Dynasty, the remarrying of this group was strongly discouraged.
  3. 7. This country copied the idea of “Emperor” from China, but in practice the title was largely ceremonial and the emperor rarely held real power.
  4. 11. When Buddhism became prevalent in China during the Tang and Song periods, it most often was in this branch of Buddhism.
  5. 12. During the course of this “Southern” Dynasty China was the richest, most powerful, commercially sophisticated state in the World.
  6. 14. This was a reform movement within Confucianism and ultimately led to the incorporation of Buddhism and Daoism.
  7. 18. China often referred to itself as _____, the center of the world and superior to “barbarian” peoples.
  8. 19. During this Dynasty, led by travelers such as Xuan Zang, Buddhism became a major influence in China.
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  1. 1. Groups of these peoples to the North of China were the major threat to China throughout most of its history.
  2. 2. With increased property rights, control of their own dowries, and property inheritance the role of ______ did increase in some ways during the Song Dynasty.
  3. 3. This program created a meritocracy to staff the civil service. It was based on the teachings of Confucianism.
  4. 6. When more powerful, Nomadic Groups were often not interested in __________ China. They were more interested in collecting protection money and extorting luxury goods.
  5. 8. This invention during the Tang Dynasty allowed for better dissemination of knowledge as well a paper money.
  6. 9. Though inventions such as paper, the compass, and porcelain all diffused Westward from China, no invention (Except maybe printing) had a more disruptive influence than ___________ invented around 1000 C.E.
  7. 10. This was a set of practices that required non-Chinese traders to acknowledge
  8. 11. With state support from Emperors such as Wendi, these tax-exempt Buddhist institutions gained great wealth.
  9. 13. Though vehemently resistant to Direct Chinese military rule, the elites of this country emulated Chinese culture as best they could.
  10. 15. This version of fast-ripening rice from Vietnam that helped facilitate the fast growth of the Chinese Population during the Tang and Song Dynasties.
  11. 16. This short-lived dynasty reunified China in 589 and built the Grand Canal.
  12. 17. After gaining independence from China during the collapse of the Tang Dynasty, this country continued to utilize the Chinese examination system to perpetuate a government based on merit.