China's Empires

2. A political and economic system based on a lord granting the use of land to tenants for loyalty and service
4. Administration of government run by departments staffed with nonelected officials
6. A member of the lower class, usually of farm laborers in feudal society
9. Open, armed, and organized resistance to a government
12. Respect and honor for one's parents
13. The act of separating from others
16. A person who lives and thinks according to a particular philosophy, or system of thought

1. A 4,000-mile system of overland trade routes that linked China with Europe
3. A succession of ruler from the same family
5. Branches of government that are not legislative, judicial, or military
7. The male ruler of an empire
8. A way of life and governing based on the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius
10. Overly strict following of a law or religious or moral code
11. A religious or philosophical tradition based on the teachings of Chinese philosopher Laozi and others
14. A story handed down from earlier times that is believed to be historical, even if not proven true
15. A ruler or leader in India and some central Asian countries