Imperial China
The Sui dynasty managed to contribute a very important advancement to China during their short reign. What was that achievement, and why did it ultimately lead to their quick downfall?
The Grand Canal. The Sui mistreated the workers they forced to work on the canal. They also taxed the farmers unfairly to pay for the canal. The farmers revolted against the Sui family after just 37 years.
Terraced farming helped China utilize mountainous regions for farming. Name two major crops grown in China.
Rice and Tea
A chain of islands.
Archipelago
What type of landform is Korea?
Peninsula
Because Japan is a mountains chain of islands, farmland is hard to come by. What did Japan rely on the most for food?
Fishing.
This Dynasty ruled for 300 years. In that time, they brought peace to farmers, took back control of the Silk Road, grew their capital into the largest city on Earth, and developed a strong economy.
Tang Dynasty
The Grand Canal, and the Silk Road, both created by the Chinese, greatly improved this form of economy
Trade
The region surrounding the Pacific Ocean that has a lot of seismic activity because it is located on a tectonic plate boundary
How many years did the Yi Dynasty rule?
500
A warrior who served a Japanese lord and lived by a strict code of loyalty
Samurai
After the fall of the Mongol Empire, this dynasty reunited China under a strong government
Ming Dynasty
Upon its discovery, this replaced burning wood in furnaces. This element burns hotter and cleaner, making China's metalwork stronger and more efficient.
Coal
A sport that involves combat and self-defense, developed by Japan.
Martial Arts
How many kingdoms fought for control over the Korean region at the same time
Three
What about Japan's geography led them to form a strong, independent culture?
In spite of China's turtle-like behavior, they were attacked by terrifying nomads from the north. Who were they AND who was their leader?
Mongols, led by Genghis Khan.
A stronger metal developed by the Chinese that improved tools, armor, and weapons.
Steel
A religion in Japan that believed in the idea of animism: humans, animals, plants, rocks, and rivers all have their own spirits.
Shinto
Which kingdom ruled Korea when the Mongols invaded and took over?
The Koryo
A military governor who ruled a part of Japan.
Shogun
This dynasty learned from the failures of the dynasty before it, focusing inwardly on themselves (turtle) rather than on relations with the outside world. Under their rule, China's economy recovered and many achievements were made.
A type of printing that replaced woodblock printing, where individual letters could be changed and copies could be quickly made.
moveable type
A system of service between a lord and their vassals. The lord provided protection to the vassal, and the vassal swore loyalty to the lord.
Feudalism
Which of the three kingdoms eventually conquered the entire Korean region?
Silla
A branch of Buddhism that focuses on meditation, self-control, and simplicity to find inner peace.
Zen