Chinese Dynasties
This Chinese dynasty was known for prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming.
This Chinese dynasty was known for prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming.
This group of nomadic warriors conquered China in the 1200s.
Mongols
These warriors served Japanese lords and followed a strict code of honor.
Samurai
This country lies between China and Japan and developed its own culture.
Korea
These seasonal winds helped control trade routes in Southeast Asia.
Monsoons
This earlier dynasty helped create a golden age of culture and trade before the Song.
Tang Dynasty
This title was used by leaders of the Mongol Empire.
Khan
This code guided the behavior of samurai warriors.
Bushido
This Korean dynasty became famous for beautiful celadon pottery.
Koryo Dynasty
This region became wealthy because it controlled important waterways and trade routes.
Southeast Asia
This system required Chinese officials to pass difficult exams to earn government jobs.
Merit system / Civil service exams
The Mongols reopened this famous trade route linking Asia and Europe.
Silk Road
This military ruler held the real power in feudal Japan.
Shogun
This writing system was created to represent the Korean language.
Hangul
This empire built the famous temple complex Angkor Wat.
Khmer Empire
These educated government workers ran China’s bureaucracy.
Scholar-officials
This peaceful trading period during Mongol rule helped merchants travel safely.
Pax Mongolica
This Japanese religion focused on worship of nature spirits called kami.
Shinto
This religion spread from India to China, then to Korea and Japan.
Buddhism
This Buddhist religious structure is common in Southeast Asia.
Stupa
This dynasty restored Chinese rule after the Mongols were driven out.
Ming Dynasty
This European traveler described his journey to China during Mongol rule.
Marco Polo
This famous Japanese novel describes life in the Heian court.
The Tale of Genji
This philosophy trained many Korean government officials.
Confusianism
This geographic feature helped Southeast Asia develop strong trade economies.
This geographic feature helped Southeast Asia develop strong trade economies.