A-Z Ancient China

A

An ancient Chinese treatment for healing that uses needles placed in various areas of the skin.

B

One of the three major religions of China.

C

A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius.

D

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

E

Ruler of an empire.

F

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

G

An important invention that was used for fireworks and weapons.

H

Natural barrier that surrounded ancient China.

I

A ditch to supply dry land with water artificially used by the ancient Chinese.

J

A type of Chinese sailboat that is typically flat bottomed and uses fully battened sails.

K

A form of entertainment invented in China around 500 BC.

L

This festival first came about during the Han Dynasty. Lanterns were lit in honor of Buddha.

M

Under Genghis and Kublai Khan they captured much of China for a period of time.

N

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

O

Parts of animal bone, used in divination ceremonies in ancient China.

P

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

Q

The first emperor of China.

R

Popular crop grown and traded by the Chinese.

S

A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe.

T

One of the three major religions or philosophies of Ancient China.

U

A major hub on the Silk Road during the Tang dynasty.

V

Occupied this country throughout different periods of history.

W

This festival signals the shortest day of the year.

X

One of the Nine Provinces of ancient China mentioned in Chinese historical texts.

Y

A part of the philosophy of Taoism, opposites that balance each other throughout nature.

Z

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