China

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