Japan
Ming Dynasty (China)
Qing Dynasty (China)
Islam
Gunpowder Empires (General Knowledge)
100
This group of warriors served local lords and followed a strict code of honor called Bushido.
Samurai
100
This Chinese dynasty ruled from 1368 to 1644 after the Mongols were overthrown.
Ming Dynasty
100
This ethnic group from the north established the Qing Dynasty.
Manchus
100
This city is the birthplace of Muhammad and the holiest city in Islam.
Mecca
100
All three of these empires expanded their territory through ____________.
military conquest
200
He was the military ruler/dictator of Japan during the Tokugawa period, not the emperor.
Shogun
200
This system rewarded officials based on education and test performance.
Civil service exams
200
How did the Manchus earn the trust and respect of the people?
By upholding China’s traditional beliefs and social structures, including Confucianism
200
This city is important because it is where Muhammad built the first Muslim community.
Medina
200
This religion played a major role in government and daily life in all three empires.
Islam
300
This powerful daimyo began the process of unifying Japan by defeating rival lords during a time of constant warfare, but didn't succeed.
Oda Nobunaga
300
A famous Ming admiral, he led long sea voyages to show China’s power.
Zheng He
300
List two notable things that Kangxi did for the people of China during his reign:
1. Reduced government expenses and lowered taxes.
2. Listened to the peasants’ concerns
300
The largest branch of Islam believes leaders should be chosen by the Muslim community.
Hint: Ottoman Empire
Sunni Islam
300
These empires used ________ to gain and keep power.
Gunpowder
**would also accept "gunpowder weapons" or "cannons"
400
He completed the unification of Japan and became the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
400
This philosophy based on order, respect, and tradition guided Ming government.
Confucianism
400
Why were the Dutch still accepted as trade partners?
They accepted Chinese restrictions on trade, paid tribute to the emperor through gifts, and performed Chinese cultural rituals.
400
This branch of Islam believes leadership should come from Muhammad’s family, especially Ali.
Hint: Safavid Empire
Shi’a (Shia) Islam
400
What was it called when non‑Muslims were allowed to live in these empires, often with special taxes or rules.
Religious tolerance
500
This policy limited contact with Europeans and foreigners to protect Japanese culture.
Isolationism
500
The Ming Dynasty ended due to rebellion and invasion by this group.
The Manchus
500
Which Western European country was rejected as a trade partner?
Great Britain
500
Despite differences between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims, both groups share these core beliefs.
Belief in one God and the teachings of the Qur’an
500
These empires were ruled by a ____________, with leaders having titles such as sultans or shah.
centralized government or absolute rule