The Asian World

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Across
  1. 2. Japanese government where the shogun has real power, and the Emperor is a symbolic and religious figurehead.
  2. 3. Mongol leader who conquered the Song Dynasty.
  3. 7. The Four ___, or goals for human life in Hinduism.
  4. 13. Chinese Dynasty that led to economic and artistic prosperity.
  5. 14. Group of many islands
  6. 15. Territorial divisions of the Chinese Empire
  7. 16. The religious leader of Buddhism
  8. 17. General of All Japan; a warlord.
  9. 19. Chinese Philosophy that teaches ethical duty and compassion for others.
  10. 23. Chinese Dynasty That reformed China and created more opportunity for peasants.
  11. 26. Land route to trade between China and Europe
  12. 27. The Three principal gods of Hinduism
  13. 28. Chinese Dynasty that unified China in 581.
  14. 29. Japanese noble lord
  15. 30. Wealthy landowners in China who were not nobles
  16. 31. A Japanese female entertainer and hostess.
  17. 33. Native tribe that challenged the Songs militarily.
  18. 35. A Buddhist geometric figure that represents the Universe
Down
  1. 1. Mongol Leader who unified the clans and expanded the empire to its greatest extent
  2. 4. Supreme Enlightenment (or a rock band)
  3. 5. Nomadic people that created the world's largest empire.
  4. 6. Hindu Festival of Light triumphing over darkness.
  5. 8. Religious concept of rebirth after death
  6. 9. The official polytheistic religion of Japan.
  7. 10. The ___ Period of Japan, where imperial power declined and noble families made war with eachother.
  8. 11. The ___ Period in Japan, where noble families stop paying taxes to the Emperor.
  9. 12. Form of Buddhism emphasizing constant meditation and self-discipline.
  10. 13. Japanese ritual suicide after suffering a great defeat
  11. 16. Accoridng to Buddhism, the cause of suffering is ___.
  12. 18. The 'Way of the Warrior,' or the noble code for Sanurai.
  13. 20. Elite Japanese warriors sworn to noble families.
  14. 21. Literally meaning 'action,' this cause and effect results in future happiness or suffering
  15. 22. Chinese Philosophy that teaches there is no good or evil, only balance.
  16. 24. Italian Trader who first documented his experiences trading with China
  17. 25. ___ of China, or it's northern border to guard against invasions
  18. 26. The First Noble Truth, "All life is ___."
  19. 31. Clergymen of Hinduism
  20. 32. Chinese Dynasty established after conquest by the Mongols
  21. 34. Japanese two-handed sword.