| A | B |
|---|
| Tributary State | States that retain their independence, but recognize the supremacy of another state and pay tribute |
| Li Bo | Poet during the Tang Dynasty |
| Porcelain | Fine pottery; also known as "chinaware" |
| Zheng He | Chinese explorer |
| Kublai Khan | Grandson of Genghiz Khan who completed conquest of China |
| Marco Polo | Italian traveler who befriended Kublai Khan and went on missions for him |
| Archipelago | Chain of islands |
| Empress Wu | Only woman in Chinese history to rule a country on her own |
| Wendi | Founded the Sui Dynasty |
| Calligraphy | Art of writing characters beautifully |
| Pictograph | Writing representing objects |
| Ideogroaph | Writing representing ideas |
| Genghis Khan | Name means "strong ruler" |
| Silk Road | Long and dangerous trade route out of China |
| Civil Service Exam | Taken to determine the best person to work in government |
