China Review

1. A Confucian virtue emphasizing respect and obedience towards one's parents and ancestors.
5. A philosophical and religious tradition in China that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao (the way or path), embracing simplicity and naturalness.
6. One of the major rivers in China, often referred to as the "Yellow River" due to the yellowish-brown color of its sediment.
7. A massive wall and fortification built to protect China from invasions, especially along the northern borders.
13. An ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of Daoism, advocating simplicity and natural living.
15. A system of selecting government officials based on merit through competitive examinations, often associated with Confucian principles.
16. A Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have greatly influenced Chinese culture, emphasizing moral values, family loyalty, and social harmony.

2. The longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing through China.
3. A concept in Chinese political philosophy that claims the right to rule is granted by the heavens and is conditional on the ruler's just behavior.
4. The ability of individuals or families to move up or down the social hierarchy.
8. The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in Chinese history.
9. The first emperor of the Qin Dynasty and the unifier of China, known for the construction of the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Army.
10. A mountain range in South Asia, home to some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
11. A succession of rulers from the same family or line.
12. A period of cultural, economic, and political flourishing.
14. Life-sized clay statues of soldiers and horses buried with the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, in his mausoleum.