Empires of East Asia Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. A printer could arrange blocks of individual characters to print a page
  2. 7. Currency issued by Song government to replace metal coins
  3. 11. Chinese dynasty ruled by Mongol leaders
  4. 15. Floating magnetized needle that always points north-south
  5. 16. Flat grassy area across much of Eurasia
  6. 17. Young Venetian trader who served in Kublai Khan's court
  7. 19. Clock in which machinery regulated the movements
  8. 20. Process in which a girl's foot would be wrapped with the intention of keeping it small
  9. 22. The legend says that Genghis Khan was grasping on of these when he was born...
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  1. 1. Grandson of Genghis Khan
  2. 3. Made from a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal
  3. 4. Prior to invading Beijing, the Mongols had to find a way around this structure...
  4. 5. The only female to ever rule China as emperor
  5. 6. Hard, white ceramic made of a special clay and mineral found only in China
  6. 8. Mongols were _______, as they herded domesticated animals
  7. 9. Century-long period of Mongol rule characterized by peace across Eurasia
  8. 10. Universal ruler; first to unite Mongol hoards across Eurasia
  9. 12. Genghis Khan's name at birth
  10. 13. Shelter used by Mongols
  11. 14. Watch out for these sharp features when entering a water slide!!
  12. 18. During which dynasty did the Mongols invade China?
  13. 21. Chinese dynasty that was started by Emperor Taizong