Across
- 4. A philosophy influenced by nature.
- 5. A system introduced by Qin using one form of currency, as well as universal written language and laws.
- 7. Including gunpowder, printing, the compass, and more.
- 8. A name for China based on the belief that China was found at the middle of the Earth.
- 10. One of China's most prolific pieces of architecture.
- 13. A philosophy found throughout much of Asia based on order, education, and bettering yourself.
- 15. Bottom of the social system.
- 17. Oldest surviving civilization.
- 18. A system of exams in China used to recruit new officials.
- 20. Book containing the writings of Confucius.
- 23. About three-hundred years in which many Chinese states battled for dominance.
- 24. The concept that nobles could hold land from the ruler in exchange for military service.
- 25. Bones of animals,often tortoise shells, used by Shang people who believed they could predict the future through them.
- 26. Helped by servants.
- 27. China's second-longest river.
- 29. Longest river in the entirety of Asia.
- 30. Putting law above religion.
- 31. The theory that each dynasty will peak, only to inevitably fall, and lose the Mandate of Heaven.
- 32. Secret question.
Down
- 1. An imperial system used by dynasties to rule China.
- 2. Brought peace to China. Happened under Qin control.
- 3. Based on respect for your elders.
- 6. Conquered the Shang.
- 9. Used to make artwork in the Shang.
- 11. A form of writing that does not directly translate to the spoken form of its country's language.
- 12. Capital of the Shang dynasty.
- 14. Consisted of emperors, government officials, nobles, peasants, merchants and slaves.
- 16. A soft and rather common material used in Chinese clothing.
- 19. Caused by extreme physical barriers. Allowed China to develop rather independently from other countries.
- 21. An important network of trade routes.
- 22. Second Chinese dynasty.
- 24. Usually led by a man, with the elderly being the most respected members.
- 28. China during the Tang and Song dynasties' rule.
