Oh No! The Mongols
Wind, Earth, Water
Big Brother China
Climbing the Social Pyramid
Gods, Gods, Gods
100

The leader of the Mongol army.

Who is Kublai Khan?

100

This common Japanese natural disaster is known for high winds, flooding, and rain.

What is a typhoon?

100

This country was responsible for influencing many aspects of Japan's ancient culture.

What is China?

100

This class was known for being the cultural head of Japan and attended all major Shinto ceremonies

What is the Emperor?

100

This word describes a type of religion that is known for having multiple gods.

What is polytheism?

200

The approach taken by the Mongols before invading Japan (peaceful or aggressive)

What is peaceful?

200

This common Japanese natural disaster is known for causing the earth to shake.

What is an earthquake?

200

This paper folding style, popular in Japan, originated in China.

What is Origami

200

This class made up 90% of the Japanese population and was respected because they made food for the country

What are peasants?

200

This religion is the traditional religion of Japan that is still widely practiced today.

What is Shintoism?

300

This natural disaster destroyed much of the Mongol fleet during the invasion of Japan

What is a typhoon?

300

This type of wave is a common result of earthquakes in Japan.

What is a Tsunami

300

This ceremony, a vital part of Japanese life and culture, can find its roots in China.

What is the Tea Ceremony?

300

This class held all political power in Japan and was responsible for trade with other countries

What is the Warrior class?

300

This religion was introduced to Japan by Chinese and Indian traders.

What is Buddhism?

400

Roughly this many men were part of the invading Mongol army

What is 100,000?

400

This is what we call a typhoon that forms in the Atlantic Ocean.

What is a hurricane?

400

This common Japanese poetic style was originally a part of the Chinese tradition.

What is the Haiku?

400

This word describes warriors in Japan that fought for the Shogun

What is Samurai?

400

This Japanese term is used to give a common name to the various Shinto gods.

What is Kami?

500

The Japanese word that describes the "divine winds" that saved the Japanese during the Mongol invasion

What is Kamikaze?

500

This is the name of the center of a Hurricane or Typhoon

What is the eye?

500

This type of art style became popular in Japan due to Chinese influence

What is sculpture?

500

This class was the lowest in Ancient Japan and was known to be very poor.

What is the artisan class?

500

These were created when the Goddess Izanami dipped her jewel tipped spear into the ocean.

What are islands?

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