PAIN AND SUFFERING AAAAAAAAAA

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Across
  1. 1. Chinese ships used in its imperial fleet
  2. 5. Commanded the Chinese imperial fleet (no balls?!?!?!?!?)
  3. 6. An American empire that controlled over 25,000 square miles
  4. 8. Allowed for efficient travel along the Indian Ocean
  5. 10. A term used to describe Chinese currency based on its tendency to move in the wind
  6. 11. A Muslim traveller that explored and documented much of the Islam-controlled lands
  7. 12. Dynasty that emerged after the Mongols left China
  8. 14. A version of Buddhism with emphasis on meditation
  9. 16. A center of trade in the Americas located near the Mississippi River
  10. 17. A version of Buddhism popular in China, believed in a heaven-like afterlife
  11. 18. An animal that made travel across the Sahara desert much easier due to its impressive capabilities
  12. 19. A landmark in Southeast Asia where civilizations prospered due to trade by sea.
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  1. 2. A religion that resulted from Buddhism blending with local Chinese religion
  2. 3. A Buddhist artifact that was utilized after giving away one’s belongings
  3. 4. The best fruit which also demonstrated the spread of products across the Sea Roads
  4. 7. The Mongol capital during its occupation of China
  5. 9. Settlements that emerged along the Silk Roads, allowed for the diffusion of culture
  6. 13. A new era in Chinese history brought along by the Mongol invasion
  7. 15. A version of Buddhism that arose as it spread to East Asia, focused less on traditional practices; Buddha became a deity
  8. 20. An African city that became known for impressive scientific developments