Geography
What major river in China is known for its fertile loess soil and devastating floods?
Yellow River
Legalism
Name the Three Kingdoms of Korea
Silla
Baekje
Goguryeo
What was the Warrior class of Japan called?
Samurai
What fast food restaurant's mascot is a red haired girl with pigtails?
Wendys
What major desert forms a natural barrier between China and Mongolia?
Gobi Dessert
What Chinese dynasty was the first to leave written records?
Shang Dynasty
What is the name of the Korean Alphabet established by King Sejong?
Hangul
Why was Japan difficult to unite under one central government?
It was an archipelago and it was mountainous, making travel and control difficult.
What does NPC stand for in gaming?
Non-playable character
What farming technique did people in Southern China develop to grow rice in mountainous areas?
Terrace Farming
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that rulers were chosen by the Gods and had to rule justly or risk losing power.
How did Korea's location impact its history?
It was important but also vulnerable to invasions from China and Japan
__________ won the Genpei Battles.
Minamoto
What is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
Why was the Grand Canal important for China's economy?
It connected northern and southern China for trade and transportation.
What major achievement in governance was established by the Han Dynasty to ensure a capable government?
The civil service examination
What is the name of Korea's legendary founder, said to have been born from a bear who became a women?
Tan-gun
How did China influence early Japan?
What anime follows a boy named Luffy who wants to become the King of the Pirates?
One Piece
How did Japan's geography influence its diet and culture?
Being an island nation, Japan relied heavily on seafood, and its art and traditions were influenced by the ocean.
What does Confucianism focus on?
What is the significance of Korea's origin story?
Korea was worthy of the respect of their neighboring countries.
Shogun
What is the name of Taylor Swift's fan base?
Swifties