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Vocabulary
Dynasties
The Mongol Empire
The Feudal Powers in Japan
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He had a title meaning the "universal ruler" of the Mongol clans. He took over Central Asia, and was a brilliant organizer.
Who was Genghis Khan?
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True or False: The order of the Chinese dynasties goes; Sui, Tang, Han, Song
False it is Han, Sui, Tang, Song
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The dynasty founded by Kublai Khan was called....
What is the Yuan Dynasty?
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True or False: In Japan natural resources are short in supply.
True
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What code of life did the Samurai follow?
What is Bushido?
200
Grandson of Genghis Khan
Who was Kublai Khan?
200
List two inventions of the Tang and Song Dynasties?
Magnetic compass, porcelin, and paper money are all examples.
200
Under Mongol rule most of the highest government posts were awarded to ______ and ______
What is Mongols and Foreigners?
200
In what way was Japan's goverment different than China's?
Because power was held by noble families
200
What is a shogun?
What is the sumpreme general of the emperors army?
300
The religion believed that an especially beautiful tree, rock, or mountain was the home of a kami
What is shinto?
300
Tang Taizong and Wu Zhao were emperors of what dynasty?
What is the Tang Dynasty
300
Where did Kublai Khan live for most of his life? (Unlike his ancestors)
What is China? (his ancestors lived on the steppe)
300
What led to the weakening court in Japan?
What is large landowners gained more power and ruled their local areas?
300
What is the golden rule?
Treat others the way that you want to be treated?
400
The title that means "supreme general of the emperors army"
What is a shogun?
400
The imposition of heavy taxes was what lead to the fall of which Chinese dynasty?
What is the Tang dynasty?
400
Who united China for the first time in 300 years?
Kublai Khan
400
What was extremely important during the Heian period?
What is etiquette?
400
True or false : In southeast Asia power has often come from popularity among rice farmers.
What is false - control of sea routes
500
The period in Japanese history that covers years 794-1185, a highly refined court society arose in this period.
What is the Heian period?
500
The civil service examination system created...
An intelligent, capable governing class in China.
500
Why did the Yuan Dynasty collapse?
Because of Kublai Khan's death and struggles between family members over who would rule
500
What are the disadvantages to Japan's geography?
What is a typhoons and earthquakes?
500
Where was the Ly Dynasty located and what were some of their accomplishments?
What is Hanoi, on the red river, and encouraged agriculture, had a strong central government, and improved transportation.