Geography
True or False, the Mongols had the largest land empire in the world
True
Who has the power during the Heian Period (I want the official term)
Aristocrats
This Dynasty created the Grand Canal. What did the Grand Canal do and what was it used for?
Sui; it connected North China to South China and it helped with Trade
What is the purpose of a civil service exam?
Give government positions to people based on merit not power
What country does Buddhism come from, who created it, and what does it teach?
India; The Buddha; teaches that if you give up worldly things, you'll reach peace called Nirvana
Shintoism: give the founder, the holy book, the country, place of worship, main teachings
No founder, no holy book, Japan, shrine, harmony, balance, respect, nature
This Dynasty loved Buddhism at first then persecuted it. What dynasty was this and why did they persecute the Buddhists?
Tang; Buddhism is not a Chinese religion, so it was pulling away/ignoring traditional Chinese beliefs like Confucianism.
The two main religions of China are:
The two main religions of Japan are:
Japan: Buddhism and Shintoism
What is the definition of animism?
Everything, both living and non living has a spirit
What resource is limited in Japan (if you own this resource, you are powerful!). What type of geographical feature is Japan?
Land; archipelago
In Shotoku's rule, what are some ways we see Chinese influence? Give 2 examples
His Constitution is based on Buddhist and Confucius teachings, and the writing is similar to the Chinese
Yuan; Kublai Khan; promoted trade, religious tolerance; largest land empire
Who was Marco Polo, what did he do, and what did he help inspire or push people to do?
He was an explorer and he worked for Kublai Khan and he wrote books of his tales, which helped people want to trade and explore
The warriors of Japan
This major trading network (what name) was used by this person to get to China (think Kublai's BFF), it was severely weakened after the Mongol Empire______________, but it died when this dynasty (name) shut their borders and became________
Silk Road, Marco Polo, split into 4 and no one was able to protect it, the Ming Dynasty, isolationist.
Heian or Nara?:
1. Life for the aristocracy was very luxurious
2. All land owned by the emperor
3. One all powerful emperor
4. Japan supports Shintoism during this time period
Heian, Nara, Nara, Heian
This Dynasty was known for building beautiful things, exploration, and then eventually shutting their borders. What dynasty was this, what 2 things did they build or add onto, who was the main explorer for them, and why did they shut their borders?
Ming; Forbidden City, Great Wall of China; Zheng He; didn't want outside foreign influence in China.
Give me 3 positives and 3 negatives of Genghis Khan
Answers will vary, but should see something about millions dead, religious tolerance, etc
Who is the true ruler of Japan during the Feudal period? What is a definition for him?
Shogun; military commander/leader
Create a map: China, Yellow River, Yangtze River, Himalayans, Pacific Ocean, Japan, Korea, Great Wall of China, Tibet, Mongolia
Answers will vary
Draw the Feudal Pyramid of Japan. Be sure to explain what is being given to each group, and explain what Feudalism is.
Emperor, Shogun, Diamyo, Samurai, Peasants. Land is being passed down and food, money, and loyalty being passed up. Feudalism is a economic system where social groups give land in return for something.
This Dynasty (along with the Tang) was known for inventions! Name the Dynasty and name 5 inventions. Also, with the Tang, there was a new religion created to solve the problem between Buddhism and Confucianism. What was this religion, and what did it teach?
Song; porcelain, gunpowder, fireworks, coal, steel, etc. Neo-Confucianism teaches if you follow Confucianism, you will reach Nirvana.
What law did Samurais follow? What were its main ideas?
Bushido-code of honor, loyalty, respect
From the Feudal Pyramid, list the specific types of peasants in order, starting with ronin (4)