Confucianism
A Chinese ideology that believes that education and government structure is key for societal improvement
Confucianism
A Mongolian nomad that united independent Mongol tribes through alliances
Temujin
Genghis Khan
Chinggis Khan
The first Chinese dynasty.
China gets its name from this dynasty
This Dynasty's first emperor unified all of China after their first warring states period
Qin Dynasty
A trade network that the Mongols used to trade with the Europeans and Arabians
This trade network spread new inventions, ideologies, and diseases between Europe and Asia
Silk Road
This polytheistic religion was the most important in the Song Dynasty.
Buddhism
A philosopher and teacher whose ideas were implemented into Chinese society
Confucius
An empire that comprised of most of Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southern Russia. Known for their ruthlessness and tribal alliances.
The Mongolian Empire
Dynasty known for their inventions such as: gunpowder, silk making, moveable types, and compasses
Song Dynasty
Kublai Khan
Two Eastern Asian countries that were heavily influenced by Song Dynasty China
Korea & Japan
A rigorous test based on skill/ability that can be taken by all Chinese men
Civil Service Exam
An era of prosperity within the Mongolian Empire. This set the stage for European expansion
Pax Mongolica
A Mongolian led dynasty in China that ruled from 1271 - 1368. Kublai Kahn was the first emperor of this dynasty.
Yuan Dynasty
A type of money used in Yuan Dynasty China that could not be exchanged for gold/silver
Fiat Money
Genghis Khan promoted his generals based on this
Merit
The process of honoring one's family, instead of the gods
Filial Piety
Being able to exchange paper currency for gold/silver
Gold Standard
The dynasty the succeeded the Qin. First Chinese dynasty to implement the Civil Service Examination
Han Dynasty
A Khan known for spreading Middle Eastern invention and ideologies (Numbering system & Islam)
Hulagu Khan
Revival of Confucianism through Buddhist and Daoist ideologies
Neo-Confucianism
The Five Relationships that need to be maintained in Confucian society
(In order)
1. Ruler & Subject
2. Father & Son
3. Elder Brother & Younger Brother
4. Husband & Wife
5. Friend & Friend
A deadly disease that initially spread due to Mongolian soldiers using infected bodies as weapons
This disease eventually spread to Europe and caused The Black Death from 1347-1351
Bubonic Plague
The justification of a Chinese dynasty ruling.
The gods make this judgement.
Mandate of Heaven
The result of Temur Khan and Kulug Khan using fiat money that could not be exchanged for gold
The fiat money often ripped, tore, or were worn, causing value to be lost
Inflation & Peasant Revolts
A practice of Song Dynasty China that only women were involved in.
This kept them at home and made them more desirable.
Foot Binding