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