East Asia Geography
These two rivers are the main rivers of China and flow from the plateau of Tibet.
This religion was spread rapidly after the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China due to people seeking peace during the times of chaos and violence.
Buddhism.
This Empire continued after the fall of Rome and eventually became the Byzantine Empire.
The Eastern Roman Empire.
Japan's writing system was not unique, as it had much influence from this other ancient civilization.
China's.
This prophet lived in Mecca and was founded the religion of Islam.
This mountain range is located between China and India and is home to the largest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
The Himalayan Mountains.
This trade route connects China with much of the western civilizations and was named after a product that was famous for being on it.
The Silk Road.
This occured between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox church after years of disagreements, and is the word for a split between two church groups.
These warriors conquered much of the world, creating the largest land empire, but failed to invade Japan due to much of their force being destroyed by a tornado.
The Mongols.
This religious group of Muslims is the largest population of Muslims in the world today.
The Sunni.
This Peninsula is located between China and Japan and is a unique nation with a rich history.
The Korean Peninsula.
This famous explorer lived in the capital of China and greatly encouraged trade between the East and West.
Marco Polo.
This emperor of the Byzantine's was considered the greatest Byzantine Emperor and is known for his code that simplified much of the laws in the empire.
Justinian.
The Emperor risked being overthrown after a military coup, so to stay emperor he created this role.
The Shogun.
Islam only worships one god, which means they are this type of religion.
Monotheism.
This dry, arid landscape is one of the largest of these in the world and is located between Mongolia and China.
The Gobi Desert.
This "test" was introduced during the Han Dynasty and brought back during the Tang and Song dynasties and helped improve the selection for government officials.
The Civil Service Exam.
This city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, and is located in a key point between Asia and Europe, while also being located on the Silk Road.
This Prince was infatuated with China's culture, so much so that he created Japan's constitution based off of a large Chinese influence.
Prince Shotoku.
This book of Islam is the book that focused on Muhammad's customs and practices.
The Sunnah.
Archipelago.
This dynasty returned to Isolationism due to growing concerns of outside influence, so they ended all sea voyages, reconstructed the great wall, and began to teach more Confucianism.
The Ming Dynasty.
This language was created by Cyril and was used to spread Christianity in the Slavic Countries.
Cyrillic.
This system was created to represent the bond of loyalty between a vassal and a lord, in which the Daimyo would give land to a Samurai, in return, the Samurai would protect the Daimyo.
Feudalism.
This country was conquered by Islamic Invaders in the 700's A.D. and became home to some of the greatest Islamic minds during its history.
Spain.