Across
- 4. an explosive powder made of salpeter and other materials
- 5. the growth of cities
- 7. a test given to qualify candidates for postionsin the government
- 9. belonging or related to an emperor
- 10. a conquered country of territory that pays tribute to the conqueror
- 11. a line of rulers descended from one family
- 12. a highly complex body of workers with many levlesl of authority
Down
- 1. a woman who is the sceondary wife to a married Chinese man
- 2. relating to the sea
- 3. binding an old Chinese custom of wrapping a girl's feet so that they would not grow.
- 6. a ruling class of noble families
- 8. rule by officials of proven merit