A fast growing grass that grows very tall and with hollow stems like a tube. The Chinese found numerous uses for this plant.

One of the three major religions of China. This religion originated in India.

A style of writing that was considered an art form using brushes to paint the characters.

The group of people who work for the government. Men had to pass a difficult examination to earn a job in the civil service.

A protective covering made by silkworms before they transform into moths. The fibers from silkworm cocoons are used to make silk.

A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius.

A revered mythical creature that has the long body of a serpent, sharp teeth, four legs with sharp talons, and can fly.

When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time.

wood, fire, earth, water, and metal.

A giant palace built in the center of Beijing city by the Yongle emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

A 5500 mile long wall built along the northern border of China. It was built to keep the Mongol invaders.

An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons such as bombs and guns.

A government official of high rank in the civil service

The nomadic peoples of the north who often raided China. Under Genghis and Kublai Khan they captured much of China for a period of time.

A legendary monster that terrorized a Chinese village until they used fireworks and noise to scare it off.

A religious temple that is built as a tower with many tiers and roofs.

A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese. It is thin, strong, and beautiful. It is often called "china" in the west

The first emperor of China, this emperor united China under one rule and began the Qin dynasty.

A luxurious material made from the cocoons of silkworms. It was highly prized in ancient China and was only worn by wealthy nobles.

A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe.

One of the three major religions or philosophies of Ancient China, it follows the teachings of Lao-Tzu.

Which of the following is an example of the Three Perfections

Which of the following are the Three Ways.

A part of the philosophy of Taoism. These are opposites that balance each other throughout nature such as "light and dark", "hot and cold", and "male and female".

A Chinese explorer during the Ming Dynasty. he established trade with India and Africa.

Which of the following were the enemies of the Chinese?

What is the best definition of a “warlord”?

True or False. Women were allowed to hold civil service offices in Ancient China.

True or False. China created the printing press.