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A Chinese philosophy emphasizing respect for elders and social harmony
Confucianism.
Powerful Japanese lords who controlled large estates were called
daimyo.
A device invented in China to help with navigation is the
compass
Early Japanese society was organized into family groups called
clans
The elite warriors who served the daimyo were known as
samurai
A ruler with absolute power, often harsh or oppressive, is called a
despot
Fine Chinese ceramics highly valued around the world are called
porcelain
The large grassy plains of Central Asia are called the
steppe
A person or group who moves from place to place, usually for food or grazing land, is a
nomad
Japan is made up of many islands, which means it is an
archipelago
Goods or wealth paid by one group to another, often as a sign of submission, is called
tribute
The military leader of Japan who held the real power was called the
shogun
A person who illegally trades goods, avoiding taxes or laws, is a
smuggler
The method of printing using carved wooden blocks is called
block printing
A Chinese philosophy/religion that emphasizes harmony with nature is
Daoism
In Shinto belief, spirits or gods are known as
Kami
The large landmass of Asia, including China and Korea, is called the
mainland
The strict code of honor that guided the samurai was called
bushido
The growth of cities and the movement of people into urban areas is called
urbanization
A person who rules in place of a young or absent emperor is called a
regent
A Chinese official who earned their position through education and exams was called a
scholar-official
A religion and philosophy from India focusing on overcoming suffering
Buddhism
Japan’s system of exchanging land for loyalty and military service is known as
feudalism
What allowed people to earn government jobs based on ability rather than birth.
merit system
Who was a leader among Central Asian nomadic groups, like the Mongols
Khan