Lesson 1
How did the Delhi sultanate affect Hindu society
It introduced Turkish, Persian, and Arab social and artistic influences to the area
How did the Tang land reform policy strengthen the central government?
by increasing revenue through more land taxes
Why do tsunamis pose a great threat to Japan?
They strike coastal areas where many Japanese live.
Why did Japan adopt elements of Chinese society?
They believed some Chinese practices were superior to theirs.
How did Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam become established in Southeast Asia?
Indian traders, missionaries, and other settlers brought these religions to the area.
Over time, Muslims and Hindus resolved their initial conflict by
mutually influencing each other’s traditions and culture.
How was the Song dynasty able to continue its prosperity despite threats from the north?
More productive farming created surplus food, which could be sold.
How did the Yamato clan affect Japan in the long term?
Their homeland became the center of Japanese government, and they established Japan’s only dynasty.
Why did the Fujiwara have to use marriage to gain power?
Their heirs could not become emperors.
Which fact suggests that women had a different role in society in Southeast Asia than in other parts of Asia?
Women could leave their possessions to their daughters.
The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught
that all people were equal in the eyes of God.
How did the social status of merchants reflect Chinese ideas about society?
They had low status because their wealth came from the work of other people.
How did the relative location of the Korean peninsula influence the development of Korean civilization?
Because it was near China, Korea was influenced by Chinese culture, politics, and technology.
Why did the shogun hold all the real power in the 1400s?
Military strength was the only real power at the time.
Which statement best describes the cultures of the different kingdoms and empires in Southeast Asia?
a blend of Indian influences with local cultures
What was one of the policies Akbar enacted that helped strengthen his empire?
He promoted diversity within his government and court
Which of the following is an important theme in Tang and Song paintings?
the spiritual essence of nature
Which statement best describes Korea’s relationship with China during the Silla and Koryo dynasties?
China strongly influenced Korea’s culture and technology, but it also may have prevented Korea from developing its own unique culture.
What was the main reason that the population of Japan increased after a central government was imposed?
Agriculture improved due to lack of war.
How were the government and religion of Vietnam affected by outside influences?
Its civil service system and Mahayana Buddhism were based on Chinese models.
Who is Akbar?
he is considered by most to be the greatest of the Mughal emperors of India. He extended the empire over most of India, and maintained an efficient centralized government through policies that won the loyalty of non-Muslim subjects. His greatness was also built on his support of scholars, artists, and musicians, who made his court a center of culture.
How did Wu Zhao come to rule as emperor?
Wu Zhao rose from a lowly position at court to a position of influence over the Tang emperor. Upon his death, she became the first woman to claim the throne.
What inference can you make about Japanese attitudes toward Korean culture in the late 1500s?
The Japanese admired Korean culture because they captured Korean artisans to bring their skills to Japan.
Why did new artistic traditions most likely develop following the end of the earlier feudal period of warfare?
People now found time and money for the arts.
How was Korea affected by its more powerful neighbors?
Buddhism, Confucianism, and other ideas about government were brought from china. Military invasions from China and Japan made it difficult for Korea to establish its own culture.