Chapter 12- China, The Mongols, and Japan

Ming Dynasty

100

This way of hiring civilians was based on merit

Civil Service Examination

200

This 'rulebook' to becoming a dynasty in China was passed could be gained and lost easily. For instance, the Ming Dynasty claimed it in 1368.

Mandate of Heaven

300

How did the Ming Dynasty improve the economy of China?

Improved farming methods and expanded the canals (more trade within China).

400

The Ming Dynasty hired ______________________ to explore the world outside of China.

Zheng He

500

What was the purpose of Chinese exploration?

to show the rest of the world the greatness of Chinese civilization (400 foot ships)

Qing Dynasty

100

Lasting until the 20th century, the Qing Dynasty translates to what word in English? 

Pure

200

"Keep your hair and lose your head, or keep your head and cut your hair" was a saying during the Qing Dynasty as they forced all men to adopt this hairstyle named after the region in which the Qing come from?

Manchu Hair (Queue)

300

This was a dreadful practice through many centuries in China that forced women to wear incredibly tight shoes that deformed their feet.

Foot-Binding

400

He was perhaps the greatest ruler during the Qing Dynasty, ruling for 61 years and restoring many core foundations into Chinese society. 

Kangxi

500

Throughout both the Ming and Qing dynasties, China was primarily this type of country when it came to economics. 

Agricultural

Mr. Hoffman Trivia

100

I completed both my undergraduate degree and graduate degree from this college in the metro area. 

University of Minnesota. Go Gophers!

200

I recently got my first pet during the summer. What animal is it? 

Cat

300

I am a drummer but I recently picked up this instrument because it is much quieter in my apartment and it still has rhythmic aspects to it. 

Bass Guitar

400

I studied abroad at this country in the Mediterranean  briefly during my freshman year of college but I am returning there this summer with some good friends 

Italy 

500

I added to my tattoo collection yesterday at a tattoo shop close to my apartment! How many total tattoos will I then have?

12

Japanese Feudalism

100

These people were the warrior class of Japanese society.

The Samurai

200

This was the most prolific ruler during the "Great Peace" in Japan. 

Tokugawa 

300

Now current day Tokyo, this megacity grew dramatically during this period of Japanese history. 

Edo

400

These people were at the bottom of Japanese (and Chinese) society for most of history.

Merchants

500

Create the Japanese Fedualism social pyramid.

Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasants and Artisans, Merchants.

Misc.

100

This female rapper has blown up over the past year with a variety of Tik Tok hits and iconic dances.

Ice Spice

200

What document is required to travel around the world?

A passport

300

This actor is famous for his portrayal of Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy while also having a viral Tik Tok sound expressing his for "good soup."

Adam Driver

400

According to Guinness Book of World Records, this is the best-selling book of all time. 

The Bible 

500

North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm are all names of what? 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's children.