Mongol Empire
Ming emperors did not expand China’s economic influence across the Indian Ocean after the voyages of Zheng He because
Foreign goods/ideas were considered inferior to those produced in China.
Archipelago, Limited arable land, Rugged mountains and Earthquakes are characteristics of of Japan's
Geography
How did Genghis Khan form his army?
He united Mongolian clans
Calligraphy, Zen gardens, and the tea ceremony are part of
Japanese culture
Two reasons for Zheng He’s voyages during the 15th century was to
promote trade and collect tribute
A major factor contributing to Japan's ability to resist invasion was its
Geography
What did feudalism do for the people of Japan and Europe?
providing social stability
They is the end of Zheng He’s voyages is considered a turning point in the history of Ming China?
marked a shift to a more traditional inward focus
By closing Japanese harbors to most foreigners in the 1600s, the Tokugawa Shogunate attempted to
protect Japan from European influence
The impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia was
the rise in trade along the Silk Roads
What was a result of the travels of Zheng He?
Advanced navigation technology was available in China, Chinese merchants began trading with Africa and Southeast Asia
Contact between the Europeans and the Japanese was a primary area of concern for the Tokugawa regime because
Europeans might interfere in Japan’s cultural traditions
The Mongols were able to expand their empires through conquest because of
their knowledge and command of advanced technologies
China ended overseas exploration after the death of Zheng He in 1433 because they wanted to focus on
Internal Affairs
What were some examples of the Zen Buddhism influence during Japan’s Tokugawa feudal period?
haiku, flower arranging, and rock gardening
What was the main reason that the Mongols left the governments in place in the places they conquered?
Collect tribute, maintain the wealth they provided