Geography
Which continent contains China, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula?
Asia
Which dynasty reunited China under one central government after centuries of division?
A. Song Dynasty
B. Sui Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
What term means bringing divided lands back together under one government?
Reunification
Which Mongol leader united the Mongol clans and began building the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Which religion spread throughout China after the Sui Dynasty reunited the country?
Buddhism
This desert is located north of China and stretches into Mongolia.
Gobi Desert
Emperor Wendi wanted to strengthen his control after China was reunited. Which action would BEST help him accomplish this?
A. Strengthen the central government so one ruler had authority across China
B. Allow each region to govern itself without following the emperor
A. Strengthen the central government so one ruler had authority across China
What is the traditional Japanese belief system that teaches that spirits are present in nature, including mountains, rivers, trees, and other natural features?
Shintoism
Which Chinese dynasty was known for advancements such as fast ripening rice, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass?
Song Dynasty
What new type of rice helped Song farmers grow crops faster and produce more food?
Fast ripening Rice
This peninsula extends from northeastern China and is located between China and Japan.
Korean Penninsula
Prince Shotoku created the Seventeen Article Constitution to guide Japan’s government. Which two belief systems most influenced his ideas about leadership and behavior?
A. Shinto and Christianity
B. Buddhism and Confucianism
B. Buddhism and Confucianism
In Shinto, what term refers to spirits or sacred forces believed to exist in nature?
Kami
Which Mongol leader conquered China and established the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Khan
Why were Mongol armies able to move quickly and attack enemies effectively?
A. They depended mostly on large ships to transport soldiers.
B. They built permanent forts before every battle.
C. Their warriors were skilled horseback riders and archers.
C. Their warriors were skilled horseback riders and archers.
This major river flows across southern China, is the longest river in Asia, and empties into the East China Sea near Shanghai.
Yangtze River
Kublai Khan ruled China even though he was a Mongol leader. Which action helped him govern the Chinese people more effectively?
A. He adopted Chinese customs and used Confucian advisers.
B. He rejected Chinese traditions and removed Chinese officials.
A. He adopted Chinese customs and used Confucian advisers.
What term describes the wealthy and powerful upper class that dominated court life during Japan’s Heian period?
Which Chinese explorer led large treasure fleet voyages during the Ming Dynasty?
Zheng He
What happened to trade along the Silk Roads when the Mongols made travel safer and lowered taxes and tolls?
Trade Increased
This high-elevation landform is located north of the Himalayan Mountains and is sometimes called the “Roof of the World.”
Plateau of Tibet
As Japan developed a military government, which leader held the greatest political and military power?
A. Samurai
B. Shogun
B. Shogun
What was the name of the code of conduct followed by samurai that emphasized loyalty, discipline, and honor?
Bushido
Which Japanese leader created the Seventeen Article Constitution and encouraged ideas from Buddhism and Confucianism?
Prince Shotoku
How did Japan’s government change as the Heian period ended and military society developed?
A. Buddhist monks replaced the emperor and controlled Japan.
B. Political power shifted from the emperor and aristocracy to military leaders such as the shogun.
C. The emperor gained more political and military power over Japan.
D. Japan ended its military system and gave power to merchants.
B. Political power shifted from the emperor and aristocracy to military leaders such as the shogun.