Vocabulary
Society
People
Government
Wild Card
100
A philosophy and belief system that originated in ancient China and is based on the teachings of Confucius
confucianism
100
What dynasty spread Buddhism most?
Tang Dynasty
100
Ruler of the Mongols
Genghis Khan
100
People during the Song Dynasty had to do what in order to become a leader in the government?
Pass a Confucianism test
100
Japan is part of which country?
Asia
200
A political philosophy advocating a foreign policy that opposes involvement in the political affairs, and especially the wars, of other countries.
Isolationism
200
Because of the belief in isolationism, China built the __________________.
Great Wall
200
Under whose leadership promoted trade with foreigners in the Mongol empire
Kublai Khan
200
The Byzantine Empire reached its largest under whose rule?
Justinian
200
What time period does the image depict?
Heian Period
300
The Islamic sacred book, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Muhammad
Quran
300
1. What was the primary factor that led to the rise of the shogun and samurai in Japan?
A) The increasing instability and violence during the late Heian period.
B) The desire for a more centralized government.
C) The influence of Chinese culture on Japanese society.
D) The need for a strong military to defend against foreign invaders.
A) The increasing instability and violence during the late Heian period.
300
The indigenous religion of Japan, and its name literally translates to "the way of the gods"
Shintoism
300
_____________ Dynasty represented a return to power of Chinese rulers after the conclusion of the Mongol emperors who ruled China in the Yuan Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
300
The Mediterranean Sea borders which 3 continents
Europe, Asia, Africa
400
A social, political, economic, legal, military, and cultural system that was prevalent in Europe and Japan during the Middle Ages
Feudalism or Feudal System
400
The Mechanical clock was created in which dynasty?
Song Dynasty
400
In Feudal Japan, name of the military leader and de facto ruler
Shogun
400
Capitol of the Eastern Roman Empire
Constantinople
400
Describes the three centuries when various rival Chinese states battled viciously for territorial advantage and dominance.
Warring States Period
(Time before the spread of Buddhism)
500
A divine being in the Shinto religion
Kami
500
Advancements of Islamic culture relied on which 2 subjects?
Math and Science
500
In feudal Japan, feudal lord and vassal of the shogun
Daimyo
500
Mehmed II, leader of the Ottoman Empire practiced which religion?
Muslim
500
Name the 5 Pillars of Islam
1. Shahada: The declaration of faith, which states "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God"
2. Salat: The performance of ritual prayers five times a day, at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening
3. Zakat: The payment of an alms or charity tax to help the poor and needy
4. Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan, from sunrise to sunset
5. Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who are able