Asian Geography
This mountain range forms the border between China and India
Himalayan Mountains
What landform is Japan?
Island (or Archipelago)
Who is the figurehead of Buddhism?
Buddha
This city was renamed Istanbul after being taken over by the Turks
Constantinople
Silk Road
This forms the border between Northern China and Mongolia
Gobi Desert
Which two religions diffused into Japan from China?
Buddhism and Confucianism
Religion of the Byzantine Empire:
Christianity
What are the two mountain ranges in Europe?
Alps and Ural
Which Mongol ruler loved trade and united the Silk Road under one rule?
Kublai Khan
Which Asian country would be the most isolated due to its geography?
Japan
What religion is native to Japan and involves nature spirits?
Shinto
TWO monotheistic religions:
Christianity, Islam, and/or Judaism
Who was the king given the title of Holy Roman Emperor?
Charlemagne
Which dynasty was foreign ruled by the Mongols?
Yuan
This was developed and built during the Sui dynasty to connect the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers which resulted in increased trade and unity.
Grand Canal
Who is the founder of Shinto and what is the sacred text?
None
Which is a major religion and theology of China that diffused into Japan - This religion finds its basis on respect of others
Confucianism
In the European feudal pyramid, what is another name for a peasant
Serf
Fast ripening-rice was invented during which Chinese dynasty?
Song
Archipelago
What was the name of the Prince who supported the diffusion of Buddhism and Confucianism into Japan?
Shotoku
What are TWO major religions of West "A"frican tribes?
Animism and Ancestor Worship
What country did William the Conqueror come from AND what battle did he win?
France (or Normandy) and Battle of Hastings
Which TWO construction projects were done during the Ming Dynasty to keep them isolated?
Forbidden City and Great Wall of China