Arabia
What is an oasis?
A place in the desert where water is found.
China was the first to use this system where coins are used to buy goods instead of exchange of services.
A money system
What is the belief of only one God
Monotheism
What is the vocabulary term that describes trade and travel using the sea?
Maritime
Why is the sun goddess important in Japan?
Japanese people originally believed Japan was the first place on earth to see the sun rise each morning.
What is a peninsula?
A land mass surrounded by water on three sides.
What religious system began in China based on the teaching of Confucius?
What is the belief in many gods?
Polytheism
What is block printing?
The use of wood blocks to carve letters into the wood, then cover with ink and stamp the text onto multiple copies efficiently and cheaply.
What is a kami in ancient Japanese culture?
What city do Muslims have to visit once in their lifetime as part of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Mecca
What did the Chinese call the large ships they used for trading?
Junks
Which religion began in the 600's AD when Muhammed received revelations from Gabriel?
Islam
What is the term for the growth of cities and towns?
Urbanization
What religion did Shotoku use to unify Japan?
Buddhism
What is the name for a Muslim house of worship?
Mosque
Why is porcelain often called "China"?
The Chinese were the first to make this ceramic, and were known for trading the beautifully decorated bowls and plates made of porcelain.
Which religion has no founder?
Hinduism
What is the geographical name for a chain of islands that are close together?
An archipelago
What is the name of Shotoku's document that created a moral code for all people to follow?
The Constitution of 17 Articles
Why did Muhammed have to flee Mecca when he first started the Muslim religion?
Many people in Mecca feared his instance on worshipping only Allah would anger the traditional Arabian gods
Name at least two innovations first used by the Chinese.
Gunpowder, mechanical clock, silk, tea, compass, porcelain, iron smelting
What are the three Abrahamic faiths?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
A type of government where agencies are established, and the head of each agency has a clearly defined role. Each agency is responsible for a specific part of running the government.
What is the role of the Shogun in Japanese feudalism?
Military commander and ruler of Japan