Geography
On what continent would we find China?
Asia
What religion spread to China during the Tang Dynasty?
Buddhism
What does Shintoism value most?
Nature
What TWO cultures influenced Japanese culture?
Chinese & Korean
The Heian Period was a time of __________ in medieval Japan.
a) war
b) peace
c) innovation
b) peace
What is the name of the trade route connecting Europe and Asia?
The Silk Road
What is one Song Dynasty invention that made trade easier/increased trade?
Paper money
What is the name of the nature spirits in Shintoism?
Kami
What religion was blended with Shintoism that spread from China and Korea through trade?
Buddhism
The main goal of the Heian Period was for Japanese culture to become more: _____________.
Japanese (following "too much" cultural diffusion from China and Korea)
Japan is this type of geographic feature: ____________ (a chain of islands)
Archipelago
Who ruled the largest contiguous empire in human history?
Genghis Khan
Animism is the belief that __________________ have souls or spirits.
Natural things (mountains, rivers, waterfalls, trees, etc.)
What is one way that Confucianism benefits society?
Respect for elders and emperor/government. Social order (peace).
What is the title of the first novel (fictional story) ever written?
The Tale of Genji
Why was there competition for usable land in medieval Japan?
80% mountains, 20% usable/farmable land
What is the name of the dynasty led by foreign leaders?
Yuan Dynasty
Shintoism is a unique religion because it does not believe in _______, have an important _________, or holy ________.
Shintoism is a unique religion because it does not believe in God/gods, have an important founder/person, or holy book/text.
What is one system that Japan adopted from China and made changes to fit with their culture?
Chinese writing system
Was life during the Heian Period difficult? What evidence can you provide from Tuesday and Wednesday's stations?
Life during the Heian Period was not difficult because people had time to...
Relax and enjoy life
Create long stories, beautiful letters, fancy/complicated outfits
What sea lies between the Japanese archipelago and mainland Asia?
East Sea/Sea of Japan
Why did the Ming Dynasty choose to isolate China from the outside world?
Spent too much money (Zheng He's voyages, expanded the Great Wall, and built the Forbidden City)
What is one element of Shintoism you found in your stations from Tuesday & Wednesday?
Artwork showing nature/people worshipping nature
Excerpts from Tale of Genji that talk about peace and nature
Prince Shotoku's 17 Article Constitution changed Japanese government by adopting _____________, which encouraged Japanese social order.
Confucianism
Where did Mrs. Bates go to college?
University of Kansas (Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!)