China

2. local military ruler
4. government official
6. the policy of increasing the amount of territory a government holds
7. Ancient Chinese philosopher (Confucianism)
10. group of families with a common ancestor
12. medical treatment originating in China in which needles are inserted into the skin in specific places to relieve pain or treat illnesses
13. system of ideas
15. Philosophy with a focus on harmony with nature and a rejection of societal ideals and desires
16. the art of producing beautiful handwriting
18. complete control of a product or business by one person or a group

1. philosophy with a focus on correct behavior and relationships
3. rise and fall of Chinese dynasties according to the Mandate of Heaven
5. respect for parents
8. loosely organized system of government in which local lords governed their own lands but owed military service and other support to a greater lord
9. Ancient Chinese philosopher (Daoism)
11. written symbol in writing systems
14. animal bones or turtle shells used by priests to predict the future
17. fine windblown yellow soil