Across
- 2. First major medieval Chinese dynasty from 581-618 CE; reunified a disconnected China
- 4. A 1,200 mile waterway that connects two major rivers. A vital communications link that allowed easier flow of goods.
- 5. His name means “universal ruler”; he organized the Mongols into one military machine based on ability, not a noble birth.
- 8. this barrier was built to keep invaders out of China
- 10. Nomadic, elite, horse-riding tribes from northwest China who ruthlessly ruled an empire spanning parts of Asia, Europe, and much of China.
- 11. The end of reincarnation, or cycle of rebirth; an end to all suffering. Ultimate goal for all Buddhists to achieve.
Down
- 1. The first female Chinese leader accused others of this to help maintain her power
- 2. Third major medieval Chinese dynasty from 960-1279 CE; a time of invention and innovation creating gunpowder, the compass, moveable type
- 3. Second major medieval Chinese dynasty from 618-907 CE; a golden age of art and literature
- 6. Only female ruler in Chinese history! Promoted merit-based hiring, Buddhist artwork, and expanded China’s borders westward.
- 7. used for fireworks in Medieval China
- 9. The first emperor of a united China; leader of the Sui dynasty and encouraged the spread of Buddhism to China