Dynasties
dynasty in which warring states began
what is Zhou
two geographical features that influenced the journey along the Silk Road
Pamir or Alay mountains and Gobi desert
Approximate number of ancient Japan's MAIN, inhabited islands
what is 4
funding arts and literature is an example of this qualifier of a Golden Age
What is wealth
Chinese explorer who took 7 expeditions and collected tribute from people who inhabited the places where he stopped.
Who is Zheng he
dynasty which standardized currency, roads, and writing
what is Qin
philosophy emphasizing social harmony, structure and morality
what is Confucianism
the ruler of ancient Japan was the emperor, but the person who was really in charge was called a ______
what is shogun
Mongolians were fierce fighters because they had ___ and strong weapons
what are horses
term for herders who continue to move
who are nomads
dynasty in which the government became corrupt, leading to their overthrow
the four great inventions of China
what are papermaking, gunpowder, the compass, and printing
Samurai lived by this code of conduct
what is bushido
this type of government was too harsh and caused people to rebel
What is Legalism
name of Hindu's God
who is Braham
dynasty based on Confucius ideas
controversial emperor who was buried with terracotta warriors to protect him for eternity
who is Qin Shi Huang
Fill in the blanks:
Feudalism - system of government in which landowners give land to lesser nobles in exchange for _________ or __________
what is military service or labor
a state of perfect wisdom in the Buddhist religion
what is enlightenment
what is a subcontinent
dynasty that began Mandate of Heaven
what is Zhou
author of The Art of War AND fill in the blank:
The Art of War, The Art of ___________________
who is Sun Tzu
what is deception
This group in Japan's society were regional landowners given land by Shogun to produce food or goods for the Shogun and provide protections for their people
who is Daimyos
book of Confucius ideas/teachings
what is Analects
Fill in the blank:
Many ancient cities had a ___, a walled/fortified area that may have been used for protection or as a center for government or religious ceremonies
what is a citadel