Early History
Prince Shotoku believed that Buddhism and ______ could unify Japan.
Confucianism
What is one of the most harvested and popular crops in this region?
Rice is the staple crop, and popular dishes include pho (noodle soup) from Vietnam and nasi goreng (fried rice).
How does the geography of Southeast Asia help and challenge human settlement?
Mountains and islands provide protection and coast provide fishing.
Mountains and deserts make it hard to farm and trade.
For 300 years after 860AD, the real power of Japan was in the hands of:
The Fujiwara Family
How did the Song try to ensure that government officials were educated and honest?
They had to take and pass Civil service exams-used Merit System
Name two things that both the Tang and Song dynasties experienced?
Prosperity, stable government, advances in farming
What did Emperor Hongwu do when he came to power in the 1300's<
Drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute emperor.
Which areas of Southeast Asia tend to be the most densely populated? Which are the most sparsely? Why do you think that is?
Using the following choices: Volcanic islands, The River Valleys, Interior Highlands and Rainforests
The river valleys have larger populations because the rivers provide water for drinking, cleaning, farming, and other needs, such as food and transportation.
Volcanic islands also have larger populations because they have rich soil for farming.
Fewer people live in interior highlands and rainforests that lack arable land.
What effect did the law code of 702 have on Japan?
It made the leader of the Yamato Clan the emperor.
How did the Mongol conquest affect China's economy?
The increased land and trade and encouraged foreigners to visit. Improved economy.
How did Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam spread to and influence the region?
Trade networks brought Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam to the region. These religions are still practiced in the region today, and their influence can be seen in art and architecture. Buddhism also spread to Indochina from China and influenced kingdoms in Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Later, Islam spread to the region along Indian Ocean trade routes and gave rise to powerful sultanates.
Around how many islands does Indonesia have?
1,500, 15,000, 17,500 or 10,500
Indonesia has over 17,500 islands.
What is terrace farming? AND why is it important to agriculture in Southeast Asia?
a method of growing crops on the sides of hills or mountains by cutting flat steps, called terraces, into the slope. These steps create level areas where farmers can plant crops and prevent soil from washing away.
Terrace farming is very important in Southeast Asia because the flat steps help control water, reduce erosion, and make farming possible in areas where flat land is limited.
What strategy did Hideyoshi and later Ieyasu use tocreate peace in Japan?
They forced Daimyo to pledge loyalty to them.
HOw did the Yamoto Clan become so powerful??
They married their daughters into royalty?
How did the Mongols coming to power influence the Silk Road?
They were protrade-the reopened and fortified the Silk Road
Which invention proved to be of great value to European sailors?
The compass
During the YUan dynasty, which group had the highest social status?
Turks and Muslims
How did the nobles of the Heian Court help strengthen the Japanese language and develop its literature?
They wrote in script called Kana that represented Japanese sounds.
What belief system traveled from China to to Korea then Japan?
Buddhism
What are the positive and negative effects of trade on Southeast Asia?
Trade had positive effects because it helped ancient Southeast Asian kingdoms grow strong and brought Indian, Chinese, and Muslim influences on the region, but trade also had negative effects because it made the region attractive to conquerors and colonizers.
During which dynasty did Chinese monks spread Buddhist influence in Korea?
Three Kingdoms, Silla Dynasty, Koryo Dynasty or Choson Dynasty?
Three Kingdoms
Samurai, like Knights in Europe, practice what disciplines?
Self-control and discipline.
The Silla set up an academy that trained government officials in which philosophy?
Daoism or Taoism
Name 2 countries that are heavily influenced by China in Southeast Asia?
Japan, Korea, Thailand, Myanmar