Regional Geography
This is the tallest mountain in Japan.
What is MT. FUJI
This religion is known for building shrines in the area closest to the spirits they worshipped.
What is SHINTO
This group was considered to be at the top of the Japanese feudalism pyramid, although they had no real power.
What is THE EMPEROR
This sword was the traditional weapon of the Samurai.
What is the KATANA.
This is a special type of pottery that is frequently referred to as "fine China".
What is PORCELAIN
This Chinese Dynsaty was split in half by the Jin kingdom.
What is the SONG DYNASTY
This is a person who moves from place to place with no permanent home.
Who is a NOMAD?
This large river is found in Vietnam.
What is THE MEKONG
This religion came to Japan out of China and Korea
What is BUDDHISM
This group of people was considered to be the lowest of the formal groups (not including slaves).
What are MERCHANTS
This is the name of the helmet worn by the Samurai.
What is KABUTO
This word refers to the writing styles used in Japan, China, Korea, and Vietnam.
What is CALLIGRAPHY
Under this dynasty, Chang'an was the largest city in the world.
What is the TANG DYNASTY
This word means "universal ruler" in Mongolian.
What is KHAN?
Although man-made, this is considered to be a major feature of Chinese geography.
What is THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
What are KAMI
What group of people did the Samurai serve?
Who are the DAIMYO
This is the code of honor and conduct followed by the Samurai.
What is BUSHIDO
This is a type of poem that has 17 total syllables.
What is HAIKU
This traditional utensil is frequently used for eating in China.
What are CHOPSTICKS
This person serves in the place of a king or emperor, often because of age.
What is a REGENT?
This large area around the Pacific Ocean is home to hundreds of volcanoes
What is RING OF FIRE
What is CONFUCIANISM
This group held the true power in Feudal Japan
Who are the SHOGUN
This is the ceremonial form of suicide the Samurai would perform if they brought dishonor to themselves or their lord.
What is SEPPUKU
This Chinese poem was turned into a Disney movie about a girl who joins the Emperor's army to fight against the Huns.
(Name of the POEM, not the MOVIE)
What is THE BALLAD OF MULAN
The Song Dynasty system used civil service exams to determine who should have jobs based on their skill and knowledge, not their name or bloodline.
What is the MERIT SYSTEM
This term means moving from the country to the city.
What is URBANIZATION?
With thousands of islands, Japan is on what type of geographical formation?
What is an ARCHIPELAGO.
This Chinese religion follows "the way".
What is DAOISM
Who typically worked the land for the Daimyo?
Who were the PEASANTS
This is a Samurai who has lost his lord but who refused to commit seppuku, likely so he could seek revenge.
What is a RONIN
This type of traditional Japanese theater was attended by peasants, artisans, and merchants, and often used music and comedy.
What is KABUKI THEATER
This group attempted to invade Japan multiple times...and failed every time!
Who are THE MONGOLS
This is a type of social structure that is based on land sharing.
What is FEUDALISM?