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100
Early on, Japan was very independent because it was geographically isolated. This let Japan develop its own __________, even though later, its __________ became like that of China and Korea. 

What is culture?

100

This is the name of the military state/government created in Japan by the shogun.

What is a shogunate?

100

This country's culture influenced writing, language, art, and architecture in Japan.

What is China?

100

I am the grandson of Genghis Khan. My grandfather led a period of rapid expansion as he conquered the steppes and parts of Asia, but I completely took over China.

Who is Kublai Khan?

100
This is the way that animism and kami are connected.

What is they are both parts of the Shinto religion?

200

This is the geographical feature that separates China from India.

What are the Himalayan Mountains?

200

These two religions from China influenced the Japanese emperor, Prince Shotoku, and his constitution.

What are Buddhism and Confucianism?

200

The reconstruction of the Great Wall, creation of the Forbidden City, and explorations of Zheng He are achievements of this Chinese dynasty.

What is the Ming Dynasty?

200

I united the Mongol tribes and led them on successful conquests. 

Who is Genghis Khan?

200

I am the relationship between lord and vassal. This is the system by which daimyo give samurai land, and in turn, samurai protect the daimyo's land.

What is feudalism?

300

This religion began in China before the Tang Dynasty, but reunification helped it spread during the Tang Dynasty.

What is Buddhism?

300

Chinese advancements like paper and gunpowder reached Europe via this trade route.

What is the Silk Road?

300

Of all of the advancements of the aristocracy in the Heian period, this area had the greatest impact on Japanese national culture.

What is art?

300

This empire's control of the Silk Road allowed for a period of peace and increased trade. 

What is the Mongol Empire?

300

I am the person responsible for sharing Chinese culture with Europe. I did this by traveling and then writing a book about what I saw. I encouraged trade between Europe and the Yuan Empire.

Who is Marco Polo?

400

These types of geographical features of China protect it from invasion by other groups. 

What are deserts and mountains?

400

By giving individuals from this people group government positions in his Yuan Dynasty, Kublai Khan maintained control of his empire.

What are the mongols?

(Foreigners)

400

These are tactical advantages of the Mongols. 

What are horseback riding and long-range arrows?

(Bows & arrows)

400

The rise of this dynasty allowed for a unified Chinese culture.

What is the Tang Dynasty?

400

Explain how Japanese culture became influenced by Japan.

Geographically close

Korea served as a bridge

500
These two religions are popular in Japan because the complement each other. Japanese people include parts of both in their culture, and their places of worship provide examples of Chinese and Japanese style architecture. 

What are Buddhism and Shintoism?

500

I had the real power in feudal Japan. I got my title from the emperor, but later, it was passed down through families.

Who is the shogun?

500
This dynasty created paper money.

What is the Song Dynasty?

500

These two period led to a unique, unified Japanese culture.

What are the Nara Period and Heian Period?

500

Connect Prince Shotoku's Constitution and religion in China

Prince Shotoku studied Chinese religion (Confucianism and Buddhism) and included their ideas in his constitution.