Across
- 3. Philosophical and ethical system Chinese emperors were supposed to follow
- 6. System selecting individuals based on ability, knowledge and skill
- 10. System of government with many officials and offices
- 13. Relating to an empire or emperor
- 14. Dynasty known for advancements in art, science, and tech (960-1279 CE)
- 16. Relating to the government or power of a country
- 18. Ancient Chinese belief that a rulers' came from a higher power as long as they ruled well
Down
- 1. Mongol-led dynasty established by Kublai Khan in 1271
- 2. Examinations for selecting government officials based on merit
- 4. A line of rulers from the same family or line
- 5. Government led by members of wealthy families
- 7. Mongol ruler who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China
- 8. Brief Chinese dynasty unifying the country yet again in 589 CE
- 9. Educated person holding a government position
- 11. Dynasty after the Yuan, known for maritime explorations and building the Great Wall (1368-1644)
- 12. Tang Dynasty empress who ruled in her own right
- 15. Nomadic Central Asian people, rulers of the Yuan Dynasty
- 17. Chinese dynasty that unified China again and ruled from 206 BCE to 220 CE
- 19. Flourishing dynasty with cultural achievements and an aristocracy(618-907 CE)