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4. Chinese dynasty in which Chinese rule was restored; held power from 1368 to 1644
5. spare, dry, treeless grassland
7. Chinese dynasty ruled by the Mongols from 1279 to 1368; best known ruler was Kublai Khan
8. An Italian merchant who visited China during the Yuan dynasty.
11. A chieftain who conquered a vast empire that stretched from the Pacific ocean to Eastern Europe
15. Li yuan’s ambitious son, Li Shimin who took the name Tang Taizong when he became emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He was a brilliant general, government reformer, historian, and master of the calligraphy brush.

1. Independent state that has to acknowledge the supremacy of another state and paid tribute to its ruler
2. Chinese dynasty from 618 to 907
3. Chinese dynasty from 960 to 1,279; known for its artistic achievements
6. Genghis Khan’s grandson who finally toppled the last Song emperor, taking southern China
9. Breakup of large agricultural holdings for redistribution among peasants
10. He went on the most extraordinary overseas ventures
12. Wealthy, landowning class in some societies
13. muiltistoried Buddhist temple with eaves that carve up at the corners
14. payment a bride’s family makes to the bridegroom and his family; payment a woman brings to a marriage