Across
- 3. a line of rulers who belong to the same family
- 6. a symbol in a writing system that represents a thing or an idea
- 7. the longest river in China called?
- 8. Chinese system of beliefs that describes the way a king must rule
- 11. also known as the yellow river
- 12. largest ocean (lies to the east of China)
- 13. a symbol in a writing system based on pictures
- 16. belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods
- 17. bones used to communicate with the ancestors for help
Down
- 1. a group of non-elected government officials
- 2. kept China safe from invaders
- 4. having title or possession by reason of birth
- 5. Historians believe the first Chinese dynasty was
- 9. “Period of the _______ _______.” aristocratic fought each other for control
- 10. a person who belongs to the highest class of society
- 14. a family member who is no longer living
- 15. a leader who has his own army