Service as a government official

A man made water way built in the Sui Dynasty that connected Northern and Southern China

Something that attracts a person to certain course of action

A valuable thin, glass like pottery

A policy of avoiding contact with others

A page of text is carved into wood and stamped with ink

The often negative effects of a particular action or event

A mixture of powders used in explosives like fireworks and later, guns

Also known as the Yuan Dynasty, these ruthless warriors took over most of Asia in the 1300s

A trade route that connected Asia to Europe

An educated member of government that earned their position by passing a state exam

Which religion is being described: focused on loyalty, honesty, and obedience in 5 major relationships

Which religion is being described: life is painful and full of suffering

Which religion is being described: practice action through non-action ("wu-wei")

Which religion is being described: faith should fulfill one's desires

Which religion is being described: educated men should run society

Which religion is being described: harmony comes through balancing the opposite forces of nature (yin&yang)

Which religion is being described: Nirvana is the highest state that someone can obtain

Which religion is being described: translates to "the way" and is the natural order of the universe

Which religion is being described: teachings focused on respect and social peace between the ruler and the ruled

What exam was required to be passed in order to get a job in the Chinese government?

Social status in Medieval China was based on the ownership of what?