Across
- 3. Japan's native belief system and predates historical records. The many practices, attitudes, and institutions that have developed, revolve around the Japanese land and seasons and their relation with the human inhabitants.
- 5. Developed a form of hieroglyphic writing, a complex calendar system, and built famous pyramids and temples.
- 7. Developed a writing system and 365-day calendar, accurately tracked the stars and planets, and created a system of math.
- 10. Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
- 12. Taught to cultivate compassion and practice concern for others.
- 14. The purpose of life is inner peace and harmony. Learning and practicing “The Way”; which is the the ultimate truth to the universe.
- 15. Produced numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars and revolutions.
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- 1. Was the emergence of modern science during the early modern period. Developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed societal views about nature.
- 2. Known for its artistic developments and for the development of ”Humanism”
- 4. A German monk called Martin Luther protested about the Catholic Church. Many people and governments adopted the new Protestant ideas, while others remained faithful to the Catholic Church. This led to a split in the Church.
- 6. Encourages its people to avoid self-indulgence but also self-denial.
- 8. American civilizations; Maya, Aztec, Inca
- 9. A period of time when the European nations began exploring the world. They discovered new routes to India, much of the Far East, and the Americas.
- 11. When the Kamakura shogunate was established at the end of the Genpei War. It is considered Japan's “Golden Age,” a high point in Japanese culture that later generations have always admired.
- 13. Known for their contributions to religion, architecture, and their famous network of roads through the region.