Empire building in Asia

2. – Indian empire with centralized administration; Ashoka promoted moral governance and Buddhism
3. – Caliphate expanding Islam and spreading Arabic language.
6. dynasty that brought about China’s Golden Age
11. military commander who ruled in behalf of the emperor
13. – Abbasid capital and center of learning in science, medicine, and philosophy
14. based on the island of Java
15. that Japanese emperors claimed descent from
17. first ruling empire, rose after the Warring state period
18. – First four rulers of the early Muslim empire guided by the Qur’an and community unity
19. – Islamic empire that defeated the Mongols and protected holy cities

1. – Maritime empire controlling trade routes and promoting Buddhist scholarship
4. empire that rose in India, builders of the Taj Mahal
5. China’s dynasty to adopt Confucianism as governmental policy
7. of the longest lasting Islamic empire
8. – Alphabet created in Korea
9. – Islamic dynasty that founded Al-Azhar University in Cairo.
10. – Southeast Asian empire famous for Angkor Wat.
11. – Empire based in Iran who adopted Shia Islam as it’s main religion
12. – Indian empire credited with zero, decimal system, and scientific and artistic advances
16. – Sultanate facilitating Islamic trade and culture in Southeast Asia