Vocabulary
China
Japan
Medieval Europe
Miscellaneous
100
Why did nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta in 1215?
They wanted to limit the kings power
100
What was the "Golden Age" of civilization?
During the Tang Dynasty it was a period of great expression as well as artistic, legal, and cultural achievements.
100
List the Japanese Military society in order from most power to least power.
Shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasants
100
Why was NORTHERN Europe invaded more than southern Europe and what part of the geography of Europe contributed to the development of the Feudal system?
Northern Europe had more plains= easier to invade. The rivers contributed to the feudal system because the Vikings invaded through the rivers with the use of their boats. Because of the Viking Invasions the Europeans created the feudal system to protect against invaders.
100
Which of the following is NOT a Chinese invention we still use today? a. paper b. the magnetic compass c. the wheel d. gunpowder
c- the wheel- the Chinese did NOT invent this!
200
Most art and architecture created in the Middle Ages was based on what?
Concerned with religious expression
200
What would have happened if Emperess Wu had not been a strong leader who ruled with an iron fist?
The dynasty would have most likely collapsed and thrown China into ANOTHER period of Disunion.
200
How was Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?
Elaborate rituals were practiced by nobles but not be common people.
200
What was the feudal system and how did it spread to Britain?
The feudal system had serfs that farmed lands owned by lords. Feudalism spread to Britain by William the Conqueror who conquered England and rewarded his knights with land in Britain which they took and began their own feudal society with.
200
What is a prediction of what might have happened if the Vikings had not invaded Europe?
Nobles would not have needed knights to protect them.
300
How many years passed before Parliament was divided unto two houses?
About 100 years
300
What were scholar officials and what did they have to do to become scholar officials?
Scholar officials were the nobles in charge. These people studied for YEARS to pass the civil service exam to become a scholar official. Having scholar officials meant that talented, intelligent people were in charge.
300
According to Confucius what is the family sequence of authority?
Listed from MOST to LEAST: Father- Mother- Older Brother- Younger Brother
300
Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV disagreed about what?
Who should be able to select bishops.
300
Which of the following is not a way the samurai tradition survives in Japan? A. showing disloyalty to family B. showing loyalty to companies and sports teams C. practicing self-discipline and sacrifice D. working hard.
A. Showing disloyalty to family.
400
What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord?
fief
400
Confucius taught that people should follow two basic principals in their lives, what were they and what did they mean?
Ren: concern for others Li: following appropriate customs and beliefs.
400
What was the main reason the emperor lost control to the Minamoto shogun and what did it mean that the emperor became a figurehead?
The emperor was too busy in Heian with his courtly life to realize the Minamoto clan was taking over. Once the Minamoto clan took over the emperor became a figurehead because he was not really ruling, the Minamoto shogun was really ruling the Japanese society.
400
The original split in the Christian Church that lead to the creation of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the 1100 was because of what disagreement?
Bishops in EASTERN Europe refused to recognize the authority of the pope.
400
How did contact with China & Korea influenced Japan?
They shared written language, philosophy, and religion with Japan.
500
What was the goal of friars?
spread peace and teach christian values
500
In what way did Confucianism and Buddhism differ?
Confucianism stresses ethical behavior and Buddhism stresses a spiritual outlook that promises escape from suffering.
500
What was the main duty of the Samurai Warriors and what did they receive in exchange for their service?
Defend his Daimyo and the Daimyo's property and in exchange he received land
500
Why were the Crusades fought and what was the outcome of the Crusades? Why didn't the Byzantines trust the Christians after the Crusades?
The Crusades were fought to try to gain control of the Holy Land (Palestine), the outcome was the Holy Land was STILL under control of the Muslims even after 8 attempts to take it over. The Byzantines did not trust the Christians because they sacked Constantinople!
500
How did the Black Plague spread and what was the result of this plague on Europe's society?
The plague spread through the rats that contained fleas. The fleas would drink the rat blood, multiple the disease in their stomach, then bite humans spreading the disease rapidly. One third of the entire population DIED (25 MILLION people). This ended the feudal society!
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