Early Dynasties
From the late 600s to the to the late 1200s _______ and _________ dynasties ruled much of East Asia
Tang and Song
This man united the nomadic Mongol tribes?
Genghis Khan
Who was simply a figurehead and had no real political power in Japanese Feudalism?
The Emperor
Under the Yuan Dynasty, the Mongols reopened which trade route which led to more trade across Europe and Asia?
The Silk Road
Name the 4 Chinese Dynasties we studied in order
Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming
Song Dynasty
The Mongols were known as a nomadic tribe which means they?
What is the name of the person who held all of the real power in Japanese Feudalism?
Shogun
Ming Dynasty
What is the original Japanese religion that has a deep respect for nature?
Shinto
This item was the most desired item on the Silk Road. Only the Chinese knew how to create this item.
Silk
True or False: the Genghis Khan and the Mongols would not allow people to practice whatever religion they wanted to.
False! The Mongols accepted all religions!
What are warriors called in Japanese Feudalism and whose land are they supposed to protect?
Samurai protect the Daimyo's land.
Who was the Yuan dynasty ruled by?
Kublai Khan and the Mongols
What 4 features of China's natural geography lead the civilization to be isolated from the rest of the modern world?
Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, Tibetan Plateau, Pacific Ocean
What medical practice was commonly used during the Song Dynasty to help promote balance and healing of the body?
Acupuncture
Which leader completed the Mongol's conquest of China, ending the Song Dynasty and beginning the Yuan.
Kublai Khan
Name the honor code practiced by Samurai Warriors
Bushido
The Ming Dynasty eventually moved their capital to the city of..?
Beijing
China's agriculture took place between what two rivers?
Huang He River and Yangzi River
This was a tool used to ensure government officials followed the beliefs of Confucius:
Civil Service Exams
The Mongols attempted to invade Japan twice. Why did they fail?
Bad weather / tsunami
Japan's culture was heavily influence by who?
China
During the Ming dynasty, China transitioned away from foreign trade and became an ______________ country.
isolated
What influence did Marco Polo's descriptions about his travels have?
Made Europe interested in Asia and inspired explores like Christopher Columbus