Vocabulary
China
Japan
Shinto Religion
Wild Card
100
Which Asian art form is this a picture of?
BONSAI
100
What is the writing system for ancient China?
CALLIGRAPHY
100
Which two social classes SHARED the power in the upper class level of the feudal system?
Emperor AND Shogun
100
What type of religion is Shinto? (monotheistic, atheistic, polytheistic)
POLYTHEISTIC
100
List 3 types of HAZARDS that a caravan would experience along a trade route.
-bad climate, bandits, wild animals, rough terrain, or long distances
200
What do you call the blue and white patterned pottery created by Japanese artisans?
PORCELAIN
200
Which Chinese Dynasty existed first in history?
The Shang Dynasty
200
Which ocean is Japan located in?
Pacific Ocean
200
What country did the Shinto religion originate?
Japan
200
Strawberry Milk Shake
300
Which unit vocabulary word is synonymous to "GIFT?"
CONTRIBUTION
300
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China being built?
Great Wall of China was built to keep out northern invaders, like the Mongols.
300
What do you call the most powerful samurai?
DAIMYO
300
What is the name of the gods in Shinto AND how many are believed to exist?
80 million Kami
300
What is the name of this game?
FORTNITE
400
Which vocabulary word is the name of the social class that described nobles/wealthy people of ancient Asia?
Aristocrats
400
Describe two (2) types of geographical features that isolated China from the rest of the Asian countries around it.
Deserts (ex: Gobi) and mountains (Ex: Himalaya)
400
The first novel ever written in history came from a Japanese woman. What was the title of this novel?
The Tale of Genji
400
It is believed that the Kami brought good luck to Shinto followers, in what way? (describe 1)
Good health, business success, and good exam results
400
Find and POINT OUT an object in Mrs. Johnson's room that is a mythical fire breathing creature of ancient China & Japan. (10secs)
DRAGON in the rear of her classroom.
500
What is the definition of an "Artisan?"
An artist who makes are using their hands.
500
What are "Oracle Bones" and how were they used in Ancient China?
Priests inscribed questions to the gods on animal bones or shells and heated them to read the answers using the cracks.
500
In ancient Japan's Feudal System, provide at least one example from each level, starting from the top to the bottom.
Upper Class- emperor/shogun; Middle Class- Aristocrats, Daimyo, Samurai; Middle to Lower- merchants & artisans; lower- farmers & slaves
500
When Shinto worshippers visit the shrines called "torii" describe 2 types of rituals performed to communicate to the kami.
washing and clapping of hands and mouth, whispering prayers, visiting main Kami at Mt. Fuji, offerings, and New Year festivals
500
RIDDLE: What has a tongue but cannot talk?
SHOE
