Dark Ages
What is the name of the major plaque that struck europe in the dark ages?
Black Death or Bubonic Plaque
What was the Warring States Period?
A period of time (475–221 BC) that was an era of division and war in ancient China
Who was the Shogun in fedual Japan?
The top warlord or "Supreme Military Governor"
In what two continents did the Mongols conquer territory?
Asia and Europe
What two leaders met in the capital of Vietnam for a summit, discussing issues like denuclearization and normalized relations, though they did not reach an agreement?
Donald Trump and Kim Jung-Un
Who invaded Western Europe during the 4th and 5th centuries
"Babarian" invasions by Germanic Tribes
What is Taoism?
A philosophy, that believes that if you look at life and think about things in the right way, you'll be a much happier person. Followers aim to achieve harmony with the principle of the way by stilling and emptying the mind.
What happened to the emperor of Japan in the 1100's?
He lost political power from a civil war and a system of feudalism emerged in Japan
Today, it is the capital of Iraq. What important Middle Eastern city was conquered by the Mongols?
Baghdad
Why did Latin fade away after the fall of Rome?
Tribes became more isolated, therefor creating new languages and eventually latin became irrelevant.
From all the crusades what was achieved after the final crusade?
They regained the knowledge that was lost through the Dark ages.
When was Confucious born?
551 BC
Who were the daimyos?
A noble landowner or lord. The highest nobles next to the Shogun.
What famous traveler journeyed along the Silk Road during the Pax Mongolia?
Marco Polo
This Empire would preserve Roman and Greek culture through the Dark Ages
Byzantine Empire
What happened to the North Atlantic in the 8th to 11th centuries which allowed Vikings to attack new territory?
Global warming in the North Atlantic Ocean
What was the social code of behavior of Confucianism during T'ang times?
Honoring ancestors and ancient rituals. Everything had to be done in a certain way. For example gentlemen could only display their skill as archers on three hunts a year.
What is the Code of Bushido?
The Samurai's code of honor
What is the Golden Horde?
It is best known as the part of the Mongol Empire established in Russia.
What country has the largest fishing industry in the world?
China
Name three of the five main groups who established kingdoms in Western Europe after the fall of Rome.
Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Anglo-Saxons, Franks, Burgundians
The film "Hero" was primarily based on a conflict between what 2 ancient Chinese States?
The Qin and the Zhao
What are three differences between Japanese Feudalism and European Feudalism?
Samurai valued education
Women were expected to be tough and self-disciplined
Samurai could choose the son to inherit his land or adobt a son if he had no heir
This decendant of Genghis Khan would rule over China
Kublai Khan
Name half of the Roman gods
Minerva, Venus, Mercury, Diana, Apollo, Geres, Vulcan, Mars, Jupiter, Vesta, Juno, Neptune