Units 5 and 6 Crossword

2. Government led by a privileged noble class
6. Educated individual holding a government position
8. Succession of rulers from the same family or line
11. System of government administration with officials
13. Classic Japanese novel from the Heian period
15. Relating to an empire or emperor
18. Traditional tower often found in Buddhist temples
20. Japanese Buddhist sect focused on Amida Buddha
22. Spread of cultural elements between societies
23. Dynasty succeeding the Yuan, known for maritime explorations (1368-1644)
24. Code of honor followed by Japanese samurai
27. Ancient Chinese belief, rulers' authority from heavens
29. Traditional board game popular in ancient China and Japan
30. Ritual suicide by disembowelment, practiced by samurai
31. East Asian country with a rich history and diverse culture
32. Feudal lords in medieval Japan
35. Various combat practices developed in East Asia and learned by Samurai
38. Traditional Japanese poem of three lines
39. Japanese school of Buddhism emphasizing meditation
40. Japanese warriors serving feudal lords
42. Tang Dynasty empress who ruled in her own right

1. Examinations for selecting government officials based on merit
3. Indigenous religion of Japan, emphasizing kami worship
4. Nomadic Central Asian people, rulers of the Yuan Dynasty
5. Traditional Japanese poem of five lines
7. Philosophical and ethical system by Confucius
9. Mongol ruler who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China
10. Period in Japanese history known for cultural achievements
12. Prominent Japanese family during the Heian period
14. Military dictator of Japan during the feudal period
16. Brief Chinese dynasty unifying the country in 589 CE
17. Art of beautiful handwriting, highly regarded in East Asia
19. Japanese prince who promoted Buddhism
21. Dynasty known for advancements in art, science, and tech (960-1279 CE)
25. Former imperial capital of Japan, center of culture and politics
26. Japanese World War II pilots who were willing to die for their cause that demonstrates the Samurai attitude toward death hundreds of years later.
28. Major religion originating in India, influential in Japan
33. Chinese dynasty ruling from 206 BCE to 220 CE
34. Flourishing dynasty with cultural achievements (618-907 CE)
36. Mongol-led dynasty established by Kublai Khan in 1271
37. System selecting individuals based on abilities
41. Main island of Japan, home to major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto