Dynasties
The Koryo Dynasty
Well had trained Japanese warriors who earned some noble privileges and responsibilities.
Samurai
This man united the various Mongol Khans under his leadership
Temujin, Genghis Khan
The city that Tokugawa made the center of his militaristic control over Japan
Edo (Tokyo)
A monotheistic religion that emerged out of a blend of Islamic and Hindu beliefs
Sikhism
This dynasty claimed to have divine ancestors and became the emperors of Japan
The Yamato Dynasty
A Sikh temple
Gurdwara
This Italian explorer sent reports of the extravagant wealth of Yuan Dynasty China back to Europe.
Marco Polo
The only European country that Edo Japan and Qing China allowed trade with.
The Dutch Republic (predecessor state to the modern Netherlands)
The Sikh Guru who believed that all people are on their own personal journey to God that they should follow by being good to their fellow humans and by protecting, serving, teaching, and helping others
Guru Nanak
This dynasty ruled over China from the mid 1500s to mid 1800s and was founded by Islamic Persians who traced their ancestry back to the Mongol Empire
Mughal Dynasty
The repeated toppling of old Chinese dynasties and their replacement by new dynasties (the Mandate of Heaven describes why this happens but is not the term to describe this actual occurrence)
The Dynastic Cycle
This Mongol leader conquered China and established the Yuan Dynasty
Kublai Khan
The Yangtze River
A version of Buddhism that emphasizes strict ceremonies, learning, and creating aesthetically pleasing art and environments. It was particularly popular among Samuri.
Zen Buddhism
Buddhism first started to flourish in China under this dynasty, during which trade with Indian states along the silk road influenced religious, cultural, and artistic practices
The T'ang Dynasty
Powerful noble, land owning families throughout Japan
Daimyos
This man was a peasant who led a successful revolt against the Yuan Dynasty and established his own ruling dynasty- the Ming or "Brilliant" dynasty
Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu)
The Emperor traditionally ruled Japan out of this city
Kyoto
This religion believes that Kami, or ancestral spirits, are found in all aspects of nature.
Shintoism
The Manchu people conquered Ming Dynasty China and established this dynasty in its stead
Qing Dynasty
The code of ethics that Samurai warriors prescribed to
Bushido
This man unified Japan through conquest and was made Shogun in 1603
Tokugawa Ieyasu
This region of India is home to the majority of Sikhs in the world
Punjab
Many Chinese rulers used this in the hopes of creating a Meritocracy. It was particularly influenced by Confucian and Buddhist ideals.
The Civil Service Exam