Japan
The Mongols
Trade and religion
China
Other countries & traditions
100


Samurai valued this human characteristic along with self-control, as promoted by Zen Buddhism.”


What is discipline 

100


“When the Mongols came to power, they reopened this major trade route.”


What is the Silk Road 

100

This religion formed in ancient China favors stability and people following their role in society 

What is Confucianism 

100


“These two Chinese dynasties are known for prosperity, stable government, and farming advances.”


What is the Tang and Song Dynasty 

100


“Chinese monks helped spread this religion to Korea during the Three Kingdoms period.”


What is Buddhism 

200


“Starting in 860, the Fujiwara family controlled this country for 300 years.”


What is Japan 

200


“Marco Polo could travel safely across Asia thanks to this empire’s protection.”


What is the Mongol Empire 

200

this ancient religion encourages its followers to find their role in society often through isolation in nature 

What is Daoism 

200


“European sailors found this Chinese invention extremely useful for navigation.”


What is the Compass

200


“This country heavily influenced Korean culture, even though Korea developed its own unique style.”


What is China 

300


“The law code of 702 made this clan’s leader the emperor of all Japan.”


What is the Yamato

300


“One Mongol economic improvement came from adopting agricultural techniques learned from this region.”


What is Europe

300


“According to this form of Buddhism, reciting true words—or mantras—helps spiritual growth.”
Shingon Buddhism


What is Shingon Buddhism 

300


“This emperor drove out the Mongols in the 1300s and made himself absolute ruler of China.”


Who is Hongwu

300



“Known for stunning sets and flashy costumes, this theater form appealed to farmers and merchants.”



What is Kabuki theater 

400


“Written by a lady-in-waiting, this classic novel offers a glimpse into life in the Heian court.”


What is The Tale of Genji 

400


“The Mongols encouraged trade, including the expansion of this kind of overseas commerce.”


What is Sea trade 

400

This religion was made in response to another popular religion and mixed in Buddhist and Daoism theology 

What is Neo Confucianism 

400


“During this dynasty, Turks and other Muslims had a higher social status than native Chinese.”


What is Yuan dynasty

400


“The nobles of this court wrote in kana script, strengthening Japanese language and literature.”


What is Heian Court 

500


“By forcing the daimyo to pledge loyalty, these two leaders helped create peace in Japan.”
Hideyoshi & Ieyasu


Who are Hideyoshi & Ieyasu

500

This leader was essential to the empire’s success and is credited with uniting the Mongol tribes 

Who is Ghangis Khan 

500


“Southeast Asian countries controlled rich waterways, which gave them power over these routes.”


What are Trade routes 

500


“Civil service exams expanded under this dynasty, building on systems from the Han and Tang.”


What is the Song dynasty 

500


“This serious, tense style of theater appealed to nobles and samurai.”
Noh theater


What is noh theater