Across
- 2. An educated person, often involved in government affairs.
- 3. A type of fertile soil found in the Chinese plains.
- 7. The art of beautiful handwriting with Chinese characters.
- 11. A Chinese philosophy focused on living in harmony with nature.
- 12. Elements: A Chinese philosophical concept representing the fundamental aspects of the universe - wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
- 13. River: A major river in China considered vital to its civilization.
- 16. Army: An army of life-sized terracotta figures buried with the first Qin Emperor.
- 18. A farmer of low social status in ancient China.
- 22. Bang: The ruler of the Han Dynasty
- 23. A renowned Chinese philosopher whose teachings greatly influenced Chinese society.
Down
- 1. A precious stone highly valued in ancient China.
- 4. Bones: Animal bones used for divination in ancient China.
- 5. A luxurious fabric produced by silkworms, considered a key Chinese export.
- 6. of Heaven: The divine right to rule granted by the heavens to a just emperor.
- 8. Shihuangdi: The ruler of the Qin Dynasty
- 9. The ruler of a Chinese dynasty.
- 10. Road: An ancient trade route connecting China to the West.
- 14. A ruling family that passes power down through generations.
- 15. Wall: A massive defensive wall built across northern China.
- 17. Service: A system of government employment based on meritocratic examinations.
- 19. A traditional Chinese medical practice using needles to treat ailments.
- 20. Ding: The ruler of the Shang Dynasty
- 21. A metal alloy widely used in ancient China for tools and weapons.