1 2 3 4 1 _ _ _ _ 2 _ _ _ _ 3 _ _ _ _ 4 _ _ _ _ ACROSS 1) a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex 2) the imperial dynasty of china from 1122 to 221 bc; notable for the rise of confucianism and taoism 3) a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of ireland; achieved independence from the united kingdom in 1921 4) move fast DOWN 1) the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number 2) a small fragment of something broken off from the whole 3) commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column 4) take on color or become colored ** Scroll down for solution. ** Are you sure you want to peek? acth chou eire sped