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Religion and Belief
Empire
Trade
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100

This is a common characteristic between the 3 Abrahamic religions.

What is a single god (monotheistic)?

100

What similarities did Japan, Korea, and Vietnam share?

Influence of Chinese culture!

- confucianism

- similar government (civil service exam, meritocracy)

100
This major route connected Asia to China and saw cross cultural exchange as a result of economic activity
What is the Silk Road
100

Angkor Wat's religious transition from ___________ temple to a ___________ temple is an example of syncretism (the blending of different religions, cultures, or philosophies.)

Hindu, Buddhist!

Angkor Wat is in Cambodia and demonstrates syncretism and adaptability of religious practices.

200

Both of these religions can be found in China during the Song dynasty.

Confucianism and Buddhism

200
Most early civilizations started with
What is urban centers, growing populations, and writing systems.
200

The Song dynasty is characterized by economic growth, urbanization, and flourishing of arts and culture. What crop allows for a population boom and food security?

Champa rice!
200

Two part question! After Genghis Khan died, the Mongol empire split into 4 empires. What was the name of the Mongol empire in China and who led it?

Yuan, Kublai!

300

True or False: Hinduism is a polytheistic religion.

True! Hinduism:

- No single founder

- Developed over 4,000 years ago 

- Text: The Vedas, among others

- Temple worship and deities

- Key aspects: Reincarnation, kharma, and cosmology

300

True or False: The Mongols was not one of the reasons for collapse of the Song Dynasty.

False! The Mongols WERE a reason for the collapse of the Song Dynasty.

300

What is the phrase that means "the stability and prosperity brought to Eurasia during the 13th and 14th century?"

Pax Mongolica

300

How did art affect the legitimacy of foreign dynasties in China?

Foreign leaders were able to paint themselves as someone from the region. Almost like propaganda!

400

True or False: The Mongols were settlers who believed in Hindiusm.

FALSE FALSE FALSE

They were nomadic pastoralists who believed in animism and spirits. 

400

The Mongols had this when conquering regions of Eurasia that did not share the same spiritual beliefs.

Religious tolerance.

400

What did the Mongols create in order to uniform currencies and systems of credit?

Create standard paper currency and facilitated the use of loans.

400

Does agriculture affect religious and cultural practices? 

Yes! 

One example is (Ms. Gonzalez pulls up a source)


500

By what code did Samurai live their life?

Bushido!

500

Why was the Mongol empire no longer a single empire after the death of Genghis Khan?

Nomadic tribe disputes made it difficult to establish a long-lasting, dynastic rule. 

500
Ibn Battuta wrote about his travels along the Silk Road. During his travels, he stopped at one of these to rest, eat, and mail out letters.

Caravanserai.

500
Describe the effect the rise of empires had on trade routes during 1200-1450.


Hint: Name an empire that had a strong affect on a trade route.

Looking for the Mongols were a stabilizing force to the Silk Road.