China Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. The teaching of Buddha in which people followed for peace and hope.
  2. 4. The passive principle of the universe, characterized as sustaining and associated with earth, dark, and cold.
  3. 5. A river known for it's beginning on civilization due to the fertile soil it brought when flooded.
  4. 8. An ancient capital of more than ten dynasties in Chinese history, today known as Xi'an.
  5. 9. The first Dynasty, known for it's fine work with bronze.
  6. 11. Protective walls that held back flood waters.
Down
  1. 1. Capital of China, home to 11.51 million people.
  2. 3. A religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao.
  3. 4. The active principle of the universe, characterized as creative and associated with heaven, heat, and light.
  4. 5. The longest river in China.
  5. 6. The "Old Master" who encouraged people to give up worldly desires in favor of nature; he founded Daoism.
  6. 7. Island off the coast of China. Mainly known for it's capital, Tokyo.
  7. 10. Wall Built by Shi Huangdi (Qin) to defend their land against nomadic invaders from the north.