Across
- 3. dynasty A _________________ can BEST be described as a system in which leadership is passed down generationally from family member to family member.
- 6. This was important to China because it provided contact with other cultures through trade.
- 8. The rise and fall of Chinese dynasties:
- 9. The idea that god(s) chose the next dynasty to rule in China:
- 11. Both the Tang and Song dynasties represent a _________________ in Chinese history that was marked by flowering culture and significant political accomplishments.
- 12. Construction of the Great Wall began under this dynasty
- 13. The development of this material, a Chinese achievement, was most likely the most important to the development of trade.
- 14. During the time known as ________________, trade and cultural exchanges flourished because of safe passing along trade routes throughout Eurasia.
Down
- 1. This tested knowledge of Confucian principles and writing skills, and were used to determine who would fill government official positions.
- 2. Chinese people turned to the teachings of ___________________ in hopes that it would help restore order in China.
- 4. A grandson of Genghis Khan; completed the conquest of China and established the Yuan dynasty.
- 5. After 100 A.D., most writing in China was done on _______________.
- 6. Brutal emperor of the Qin dynasty.
- 7. Daoism and aspects of nature influenced Chinese ________ during the Tang and Song dynasties?
- 8. If someone were to tell you to “go with the flow of the cosmos and live in harmony with nature”, they most likely practice _________________.
- 10. During the Han dynasty, emperors encouraged a policy of __________________, the process of making conquered peoples part of Chinese culture.