People
The Chinese Philosopher also known as "K'ung Fu-Tse"
Confucius
Time period ruled by a particular family
Dynasty
Fine pottery also known as "China"
Porcelain
Massive structure build to guard against Mongol Invasion
Great Wall of China
This magnetic force was used in early Chinese compasses
Lodestone
Founder of philosophy of Daoism
Laozi
Name of rule of officials who were chosed based on Civil Service Exams
Meritocracy
An explosive powder made of saltpeter and other materials
Gun powder
Caravan trading route from China across Central Asia to the Mediterranean
Silk Road
China's most valuable trade item
Silk
This emperor was responsible for building the Terra Cotta Warriors
Emperor Qin
A highly organized body of workers with many levels of authority
Bureaucracy
A substance used to immunize people against disease
Vaccine
Main occupation in China
Farming
Useful metal made from iron and invented in China
Steel
Famous Chinese mariner who gained over 30 tributaries
Zheng He
A ruling class of noble families
Aristocracy
Made out of the bark of a mulberry tree
Paper
Religion introduced to China from India during the Han Dynasty
Buddhism
Country that borders China to the north
Mongolia
Italian explorer who befriended the Mongols
Marco Polo
Mongol Emperor who led government by foreigners
Kublai Khan
Individual characters made out of wood or metal to create a printing job
Moveable type
A combination of science, magic and philosophy that was practiced in China
Alchemy
Name a river that runs through China
(various answers)