A symbol in writing based on pictures that was invented in early China.

• Hieroglyphics

• Pictographs

• Alphabet

• Quipus

A fine, strong, soft fiber used to make clothing that was kept secret in Ancient China.

• Polyester

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton

Wheel made to turn by the water flowing against it.

• Rudder

• Waterwheel

• Printing

• Acupuncture

A person that someone is descended from.

• Feudalism

• Noble

• Aristocrat

• Ancestor

Melted iron mixed with carbon from coal.

• Bronze

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Tin

The practice of inserting needles through the skin to treat disease.

• Ideograph

• Merit

• Printing

• Acupuncture

A member of an upper class in society; another word for noble.

• Aristocrat

• Dynasty

• King

• Hereditary

Underwater blade used to help guide a ship.

• Porcelain

• Gunpowder

• Rudder

• Waterwheel

A line of rulers from one family.

• Democracy

• Dynasty

• Merit

• Mandate of Heaven

Ceramic made of fine clay baked at very high temperatures.

• Silk

• Gunpowder

• Porcelain

• Adobe