The Chinese philosopher who believed that family rituals formed the basis of an ideal society
Who was Confucius
100
This Chinese dynasty represented "high" culture, devalued the military, and represented a Chinese society at peace -- which actually led to peasant rebellions and its eventual overthrow by the Manchus
What was the Ming dynasty
100
The four social classes, from most to least important, in traditional Chinese society
What were warrior/administrators; peasants; artisans; and merchants
100
China's most famous historian
Who is Sima Qian
100
It was discovered by looking at the contents of her tomb that she was a great Chinese military strategist
Who is Lady Hao
200
The Chinese philosopher who advocated the practice of universal love and also believed that leaders should be chosen based on their abilities
Who is Mozi
200
The order of the Chinese dynasties, beginning with the Shang
What is Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, Republic, Mao Zedong
200
The system that the Chinese Communist government sought to destroy to undermine reverence for the family.
What is the "lineage system."
200
The name of the Japanese prince who connected with China and Korea in what was called the "country" of Yamato
Who is Prince Shotoku
200
The earliest Japanese queen who was not acknowledged in lineage historical texts as part of the ruling structure
Who is Queen Himiko
300
The school of thought, adopted by the Qin emperor, which originally endorsed strategy, discipline, and strict laws and regulations -- ironically, to protect people from rulers
What was Legalism
300
This central concept set up a responsibility system for a Chinese emperor/leader to secure the confidence of the people he ruled
What was "the Mandate of Heaven"
300
The early ancient settlers of Japan now located on the island of Hokkaido are called
What is "the Ainu."
300
The influential Buddhist monk in the Heian period that believed that the ruler ranked below priests
Who was Kukai
300
Noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu wrote this Japanese classic, which described lineage intrigue in the Heian court
What is "The Tale of Genji."
400
Sangha refers to the name of a community of ____
What is Buddhist monks
400
The three Japanese courts that were considered the essence of Japan's classical age
What is "Asuka, Nara, and Heian"
400
The name or title used to identify Japanese farmers who held permanent rights to cultivate land during the Kamakura period
What are myoshu or cultivator managers
400
The idealistic Korean king who sought to recruit officials based on talent (not lineage) and freed illegally acquired slaves
Who is King Taejo
400
Yoritomo's wife, who preserved her husband's legacy and enriched her own (Hojo) family. She represents the crucial role of women in military families
Who is Masako
500
This religion provided a counterpoint to Confucian ideals in China and addressed compassion and suffering
What is either Buddhism or Daoism
500
A land tenure (reform) system in Japan that was based on Confucian ideas and philosophies from China. It which aimed to centralize and enhance the power of the imperial court.
What were "Taika Reforms."
500
The main activity of the city of Kyoto during the Edo period
What is manufacturing luxury goods
500
Korea's most famous historian, equal in stature to China's Sima Qian
Who is Kim Pusik
500
Intermarriage between Korean princes and ___________ changed the composition of Korean society