Chinese Dynasties :) Crossword

characterized by its writing system, bronze technology, and use of horse-drawn chariots
Longest Chinese Dynasty
created unitary state by imposing a centralized administration and by standardizing the writing script, weights, and measures
modified and consolidated the foundation of the imperial order. Confucianism and civil service examination was introduced
China reunified
time of cosmopolitanism and cultural flowering occurred
era of significant economic and social change: growth in commerce and maritime trade, urban expansion and technological innovations
founded by the Mongols
inward-looking state with an emphasis on its agrarian base
its authoritarian structure was subsequently unable to meet the military and cultural challenge of an expansive West
weak central government following the collapse of the dynastic system
Communist government